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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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The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
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Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing

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How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing

On The Rooftop: Alameda County, CA is piloting innovations to make missing middle housing easier and cheaper to build.

Mar 11, 2026

Aaron Tiedemann

The Quantum Curtain

EHNINGEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 01: A model of IBM Quantum shows the three chandeliers that would be a part of the System Two installation, the System One comprises of one such chandelier, seen during the inauguration of Europe's first IBM Quantum Data Center on October 01, 2024 in Ehningen, Germany. The center will provide cloud-based quantum computing for companies, research institutions and government agencies. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

The Quantum Curtain

Mar 11, 2026

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The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya

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The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya

Mar 11, 2026

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, Shaila Agha

The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

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The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

Mar 11, 2026

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, Jen Danifo, Laurie Zierer

The AI Lab Next Door

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The AI Lab Next Door

Mar 11, 2026

Neil Kleiman, Eric Gordon, Mai-Ling Garcia

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Centering Immigrants in the Search for Child Care Solutions

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Centering Immigrants in the Search for Child Care Solutions

Oct 20, 2021

Ai Binh T. Ho

More than 350 Business and Management Experts Tell Federal Lawmakers: Pass Paid Leave as Part of the Build Back Better Agenda

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More than 350 Business and Management Experts Tell Federal Lawmakers: Pass Paid Leave as Part of the Build Back Better Agenda

More than 350 U.S. business and management school faculty call on Biden administration and Congress to establish national paid family leave.

Oct 4, 2021

Even In the Midst of a Brutal Pandemic and Caregiving Crisis, Fewer than 1 in 4 U.S. Workers Has Paid Family Leave at Their Jobs

Even In the Midst of a Brutal Pandemic and Caregiving Crisis, Fewer than 1 in 4 U.S. Workers Has Paid Family Leave at Their Jobs

Sep 23, 2021

Paid Leave Expert Commends House Ways and Means Committee for Markup of Transformational Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation

Paid Leave Expert Commends House Ways and Means Committee for Markup of Transformational Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation

Sep 8, 2021

Vicki Shabo Submits Letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Praising Universal Paid Family and Medical Leave Provisions in the Build Back Better Act Ahead of Legislative Markup

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Vicki Shabo Submits Letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Praising Universal Paid Family and Medical Leave Provisions in the Build Back Better Act Ahead of Legislative Markup

Sep 8, 2021

We’ll All Need Time to Give or Receive Care—This Is Our Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Win It

We’ll All Need Time to Give or Receive Care—This Is Our Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Win It

Aug 16, 2021

Paid Leave for All Is a Win-Win For Businesses and for Workers

Paid Leave for All Is a Win-Win For Businesses and for Workers

Aug 13, 2021

The Time for Paid Leave is Now

The Time for Paid Leave is Now

Aug 13, 2021

Las Vegas’s Service and Restaurant Workers Deserve Better, and Universal Paid Leave is a Minimum.

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Las Vegas’s Service and Restaurant Workers Deserve Better, and Universal Paid Leave is a Minimum.

Aug 12, 2021

The Small Business Owner’s Case for Universal Paid Leave

Kris Garcia

The Small Business Owner’s Case for Universal Paid Leave

Aug 10, 2021

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