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At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.
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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
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For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in sweeping, long-term change. Discover how we have turned bold ideas into real-world impact.

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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For more than 25 years, New America has supported hundreds of fellows as they pursue ambitious work. Through our flagship Fellows Program and specialized fellowships, we back ideas rooted in depth, rigor, and lasting relevance.

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New America Fellows

The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
Us@250 Fellowship

Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Fellowship

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Mar 23, 2026
Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 26, 2026
Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Mar 31, 2026
The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

Apr 1 – 2, 2026
The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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The Third Gulf War Is Bringing the AI Cloud Back Down to Earth

The Third Gulf War Is Bringing the AI Cloud Back Down to Earth

Mar 10, 2026

Candace Rondeaux

New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

Mar 10, 2026

Anne-Marie Slaughter, Paul E. Butler

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

Mar 10, 2026

AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

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AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

Mar 6, 2026

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Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

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Testimony / In Short

Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

Mar 5, 2026

Shalin Jyotishi

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President Obama’s Biggest Higher Ed Misses

President Obama’s Biggest Higher Ed Misses

Nov 1, 2012

Amy Laitinen, Stephen Burd

President Obama’s Greatest Higher Ed Hits

President Obama’s Greatest Higher Ed Hits

Oct 31, 2012

Stephen Burd, Amy Laitinen

The Real Story Behind Corinthian Colleges’ Plummeting Default Rates

The Real Story Behind Corinthian Colleges’ Plummeting Default Rates

Oct 7, 2012

Why Congress Should Not Revive the Higher Education Tax Deduction

Why Congress Should Not Revive the Higher Education Tax Deduction

Sep 17, 2012

Getting Rid of the Student Loan Repo Man

Getting Rid of the Student Loan Repo Man

Aug 28, 2012

New Senate Bill Seeks to Crack Down on One of For-Profit Colleges’ Worst Abuses

New Senate Bill Seeks to Crack Down on One of For-Profit Colleges’ Worst Abuses

Aug 6, 2012

Why the Harkin Report on For-Profit Colleges Really Matters

Why the Harkin Report on For-Profit Colleges Really Matters

Jul 30, 2012

An Unsettling Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Sallie Mae’s Subprime Lending Practices

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An Unsettling Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Sallie Mae’s Subprime Lending Practices

Stephen Burd concludes his series of Sallie Mae series of posts as NY judge approves a settlement.

Jun 19, 2012

An Unsettling Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Sallie Mae’s Subprime Lending Practices

An Unsettling Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Sallie Mae’s Subprime Lending Practices

Jun 18, 2012

A Pyrrhic Victory for Career College Lobbyists

A Pyrrhic Victory for Career College Lobbyists

Jun 12, 2012

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