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Issues [1]
At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.
Education & Work

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

Thriving Families
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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
Impact [3]

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

Future Security Fellowships
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New America hosts various in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Join the conversation.

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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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Big ideas, bold solutions. Explore the latest research, analysis, and policy insights from our experts.

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

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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 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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Supporting Parenting Students: Recommendations for Colleges Addressing Child Care Barriers

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Supporting Parenting Students: Recommendations for Colleges Addressing Child Care Barriers

This report outlines research findings and shares recommendations for how colleges can support parenting students with child care needs.

Sep 29, 2025

Sarah Nzau, Richard Davis Jr., Stephanie Baker

Heightened Cash Monitoring Weaponized: Failing Schools Skirt Scrutiny, Harvard Takes the Blow

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Heightened Cash Monitoring Weaponized: Failing Schools Skirt Scrutiny, Harvard Takes the Blow

The Trump administration’s application of HCM against the Ivy Leauge college is blatant political coercion.

Sep 25, 2025

Jeremy Bauer-Wolf

Next Tax Season, Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face an Unpleasant Surprise

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Next Tax Season, Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face an Unpleasant Surprise

Close to ten million Americans could be in default on their student loans by year’s end.

Sep 25, 2025

Sarah Sattelmeyer, Preston Cooper

Parenting Students Need Affordable Child Care. The CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act Will Help

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Parenting Students Need Affordable Child Care. The CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act Will Help

A new bill in congress would increase funding for the CCAMPIS program, which helps subsidize child care for students.

Sep 18, 2025

Stephanie Baker

What Bossier Parish Community College Can Teach Us About Data and Workforce Pell

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What Bossier Parish Community College Can Teach Us About Data and Workforce Pell

Colleges have to implement Workforce Pell. Bossier Parish Community College has a data platform that could help.

Sep 17, 2025

Iris Palmer

Public Comments on the Commission for Public Higher Education’s Draft Standards

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Public Comments on the Commission for Public Higher Education’s Draft Standards

CPHE should strengthen and clarify its draft standards.

Sep 16, 2025

Antoinette Flores

Americans Believe in the Importance of Student Support Services at Colleges and Universities

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Americans Believe in the Importance of Student Support Services at Colleges and Universities

This blog post reviews Varying Degrees 2025 data and finds Americans’ strong support for services that help college students succeed.

Sep 11, 2025

Olivia Cheche

Public Comments on the Department of Education’s Implementation of One Big Beautiful Bill

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Public Comments on the Department of Education’s Implementation of One Big Beautiful Bill

New America provided recommendations to the Department of Education on its implementation of One Big Beautiful Bill

Sep 2, 2025

Edward Conroy, Rachel Fishman, Antoinette Flores, Amy Laitinen, Sarah Sattelmeyer, Wesley Whistle

Americans Want to See Increased State Investment to Improve College Affordability

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Americans Want to See Increased State Investment to Improve College Affordability

This blog post uses Varying Degrees 2025 data to underscore that Americans want to see increased state support for higher education.

Aug 21, 2025

Olivia Cheche

Parenting Students Already Overcome the Odds to Succeed in College, The Republican Budget Bill Is Going to Make it Harder

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Parenting Students Already Overcome the Odds to Succeed in College, The Republican Budget Bill Is Going to Make it Harder

The Republican budget reconciliation bill puts parenting students at deeper risk of losing access to college and basic needs security.

Aug 11, 2025

Edward Conroy, Ewaoluwa Obatuase, Richard Davis Jr., Stephanie Baker

Welcome to New America, redesigned for what’s next.

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

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

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

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

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

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

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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

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

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

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

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Supporting Parenting Students: Recommendations for Colleges Addressing Child Care Barriers

Heightened Cash Monitoring Weaponized: Failing Schools Skirt Scrutiny, Harvard Takes the Blow

Next Tax Season, Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face an Unpleasant Surprise

Parenting Students Need Affordable Child Care. The CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act Will Help

What Bossier Parish Community College Can Teach Us About Data and Workforce Pell

Public Comments on the Commission for Public Higher Education’s Draft Standards

Americans Believe in the Importance of Student Support Services at Colleges and Universities

Public Comments on the Department of Education’s Implementation of One Big Beautiful Bill

Americans Want to See Increased State Investment to Improve College Affordability

Parenting Students Already Overcome the Odds to Succeed in College, The Republican Budget Bill Is Going to Make it Harder