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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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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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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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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

Route Fifty

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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The ‘Small’ Numbers on the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike

The ‘Small’ Numbers on the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike

Apr 23, 2012

Jason Delisle

Universities as Hubs for Next-Generation Networks

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Report / In Depth

Universities as Hubs for Next-Generation Networks

In our view universities can play a critical role in spurring next generation networks into their communities.

Apr 23, 2012

Sarah Morris

Why M-PESA Can Increase Financial Inclusion but Won’t Displace Cash in Kenya

Why M-PESA Can Increase Financial Inclusion but Won’t Displace Cash in Kenya

Apr 23, 2012

Rodrigo Sermeno

Principals Need Better Preparation and More Flexibility to Lead Today’s Schools

Principals Need Better Preparation and More Flexibility to Lead Today’s Schools

Apr 22, 2012

Laura Bornfreund

New Report Shows Eliminating SNAP Asset Limit is a Bargain

New Report Shows Eliminating SNAP Asset Limit is a Bargain

Apr 20, 2012

Rachel Black

Reduced Prison Phone Rates Pave the Road to Rehabilitation

Reduced Prison Phone Rates Pave the Road to Rehabilitation

Apr 20, 2012

Leticia Miranda

Derek Thompson: The Tax Code is a Horrible Mess

Derek Thompson: The Tax Code is a Horrible Mess

Apr 19, 2012

Justin King

Friday News Roundup: Week of April 16-20

Friday News Roundup: Week of April 16-20

Apr 19, 2012

Clare McCann

Virginia Foxx paid $87.50 in Tuition in 1961

Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx paid $87.50 in Tuition in 1961

Representative Foxx is not the first policymaker (nor will she be the last) to use personal anecdote to undermine student borrowers.

Apr 19, 2012

Cutting SNAP is the Wrong Way to Fund Defense

Cutting SNAP is the Wrong Way to Fund Defense

Apr 18, 2012

Aleta Sprague

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