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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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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

Join us in generating big ideas and bold solutions for a new America.

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

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

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

Mar 5, 2026

Sarah Forland, Prem M. Trivedi

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The Bermuda Triad

Report / In Depth

The Bermuda Triad

Congress spends billions of dollars to finance higher education. But shared regulatory oversight too often fails to protect its investments.

Nov 19, 2019

Amy Laitinen, Clare McCann

It’s Right There In the Name: The College Affordability Act

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It’s Right There In the Name: The College Affordability Act

Analysis of the House Democrats College Affordability Act

Oct 15, 2019

Iris Palmer, Clare McCann, Alejandra Acosta, Wesley Whistle, Amy Laitinen

Moving the Needle on Higher Education Accountability

Moving the Needle on Higher Education Accountability

Analysis of the House Democrats College Affordability Act

Oct 15, 2019

Amy Laitinen, Clare McCann, Wesley Whistle

Comments on Proposed Accreditation and State Authorization Rules

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Comments on Proposed Accreditation and State Authorization Rules

Jul 12, 2019

Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen

Negotiated Rulemaking 2019

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Negotiated Rulemaking 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Amy Laitinen, Jared Cameron Bass, Clare McCann

Recommendations to Support Borrowers of Color

Public Comments

Testimony / In Short

Recommendations to Support Borrowers of Color

Feb 15, 2019

Clare McCann, Rachel Fishman, Amy Laitinen

Comments on Intent to Form a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Public Comments

Testimony / In Short

Comments on Intent to Form a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Sep 5, 2018

Melissa Tooley, Clare McCann, Roxanne Garza, Jared Cameron Bass, Amy Laitinen

High Aims for Aim Higher?

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High Aims for Aim Higher?

House Democrats’ new Aim Higher Act largely packages bills from a legislative campaign to make college more affordable

Jul 24, 2018

Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen

Comments to Education Department on Delay of State Authorization for Distance Ed Rule

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Testimony / In Short

Comments to Education Department on Delay of State Authorization for Distance Ed Rule

Jun 11, 2018

Clare McCann, Jared Cameron Bass, Amy Laitinen

The Department of Deregulation

The Department of Deregulation

Secretary DeVos reportedly plans to roll back several more student and taxpayer protections in higher ed over the next year

Mar 30, 2018

Clare McCann, Amy Laitinen, Jared Cameron Bass

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