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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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What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

A Model for Associational Party Building
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For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in meaningful change. Discover recent stories of 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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October 15, 2026
The Inheritance

The Inheritance

October 22, 2026
Demystifying Disability in a Changing World

Demystifying Disability in a Changing World

October 26, 2026
Ten Lives

Ten Lives

October 28, 2026
Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox

Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox
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The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy

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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

New America Fellow, 2024

Jiayan “Jenny” Shi

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Jiayan “Jenny” Shi

New America (Jonathan Logan Family Foundation) Fellow, 2024

Sian-Pierre Regis

Sian-Pierre Regis

Sian-Pierre Regis

New America Fellow, 2024

Laura Mauldin

Laura_maudlin

Laura Mauldin

New America Fellow, 2024

Ben Mauk

Ben Mauk

Ben Mauk

New America Fellow, 2024

Sarah Esther Maslin

Sarah Maslin

Sarah Esther Maslin

New America (ASU Future Security) Fellow, 2024

Malaika Jabali New Arizona Fellow

Malaika Jabali

New America (Arizona) Fellow, 2024