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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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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

Future of Work Reporting Fellowship
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New America hosts various in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Join the conversation.

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Apr 27, 2026
How Did Philadelphia Become a World Cup City?

How Did Philadelphia Become a World Cup City?

Apr 27, 2026
Lexington’s First Civic Assembly

Lexington’s First Civic Assembly

Apr 29, 2026
No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students

No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students

Apr 30, 2026
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You’ve Changed
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The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy

Highest Law in the Land, The

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The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy

Investigative journalist Jessica Pishko exposes how county sheriffs have amassed unchecked power, becoming a grave threat to democracy.

Sep 17, 2024

The Joy Lives Here Kit

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The Joy Lives Here Kit

LSX’s Joy Lives Here Team created a series of activity cards and a music video to spark joy, learning, and connection.

Sep 17, 2024

Elizabeth Kperrun-Eremie, Natasha Tarpley, Michelle Dinneen-White, Andrea Goldin, Benjamin Herold

The September Transition

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The September Transition

Sep 17, 2024

Matthew Wolfe

Matthew Wolfe

National Fellow, 2024

Jiayan “Jenny” Shi

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Jiayan “Jenny” Shi

Jonathan Logan Family Foundation Fellow, 2024

Sian-Pierre Regis

Sian-Pierre Regis

Sian-Pierre Regis

National Fellow, 2024

Laura Mauldin

Laura_maudlin

Laura Mauldin

National Fellow, 2024

Ben Mauk

Ben Mauk

Ben Mauk

National Fellow, 2024

Sarah Esther Maslin

Sarah Maslin

Sarah Esther Maslin

ASU Future Security Fellow, 2024

Malaika Jabali New Arizona Fellow

Malaika Jabali

New Arizona Fellow, 2024