Issues
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
Public education is a pillar of American prosperity and civic life. We’re making education and work opportunities accessible to everyone.
Building a Career Advising Ecosystem: How States Are Redefining Roles for Student Success
Federal Early Education Update: March 2026
Democratic Futures
American democracy is in crisis. We’re developing new strategies and innovations to counter the threat of authoritarianism, restore civic trust, and realize the potential of American democracy.
America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
How Taxes Make Citizens
The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya
Global Security
Today’s problems are global in scope and existential in nature. We’re reimagining global security to center people and the planet.
Lab Director and Senior Fellow Amy J. Nelson Quoted by Slate
The Maximalism Trap: How All-or-Nothing Diplomacy Undermines Nuclear Security
The Inevitable but Avoidable War
Technology & Democracy
Technology shapes our democracy, our economy, and our daily lives. We’re working to harness it for the public good.
OTI’s Agentic AI Work Wins Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tech for the People, by the People: Harmonizing Data for the Environmental Movement with Gabe Watson
Thriving Families
It takes strong infrastructure to support a thriving family. We’re working toward a world where families can thrive with the time and resources they need for a better life.
How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing
In a Well-Being Economy, Time Isn’t Money—It’s Care
