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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.
Us@250 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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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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Get on Board: Paid Leave for All Bus Tour Across America

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Get on Board: Paid Leave for All Bus Tour Across America

Jul 30, 2021

Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee

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Testimony / In Short

Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee

Jun 24, 2021

This Father’s Day, Give the Gift of Paid Parental Leave and Make Sure He Takes It

This Father’s Day, Give the Gift of Paid Parental Leave and Make Sure He Takes It

Achieving men’s greater participation in caregiving means transforming the structural factors that drive the value of care in society.

Jun 17, 2021

“They Didn’t Really See Black Men as Parents”

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“They Didn’t Really See Black Men as Parents”

Dr. Mark Anthony Neal on punitive policies, pop culture, and the myth of the “absent Black dad.”

Jun 14, 2021

Jahdziah St. Julien

Vicki Shabo Submits Statement for House Committee Hearing Record Praising Key Paid Leave Provisions in the Building an Economy for Families Act

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Vicki Shabo Submits Statement for House Committee Hearing Record Praising Key Paid Leave Provisions in the Building an Economy for Families Act

Jun 7, 2021

Black Family Caregivers Face Major Financial Hurdles

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Black Family Caregivers Face Major Financial Hurdles

Filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis says care can no longer remain a private matter.

May 26, 2021

Jahdziah St. Julien

Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Testimony / In Short

Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

May 18, 2021

An Exhilarating and Validating Moment for Paid Leave

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An Exhilarating and Validating Moment for Paid Leave

Apr 28, 2021

New National Paid Leave Proposals Explained

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New National Paid Leave Proposals Explained

Apr 28, 2021

Direct cash assistance helped Oklahoma families. Could these pandemic payments help pave the way for a Universal Basic Income?

Tulsa, OK

Direct cash assistance helped Oklahoma families. Could these pandemic payments help pave the way for a Universal Basic Income?

Apr 23, 2021

Kristi Eaton

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