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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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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
Fellows [4]
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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Apr 15, 2026
Here Where We Live Is Our Country

Here Where We Live Is Our Country

Apr 21, 2026
The Fifth Pillar: Where Higher Ed Goes from Here

The Fifth Pillar: Where Higher Ed Goes from Here

Apr 22, 2026
Screen People

Screen People

Apr 23, 2026
A New Fellowship to Foster Journalism Around Education, Economic Development, and the Future of Work

A New Fellowship to Foster Journalism Around Education, Economic Development, and the Future of Work
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The Flaws of Federalism: On “Laboratories Against Democracy”

The Flaws of Federalism: On “Laboratories Against Democracy”

Oscar Pocasangre examines federalism’s democratic backsliding & inequities, using Jacob Grumbach’s new book as a benchmark.

May 23, 2023

Oscar Pocasangre

Kirthana Sudhakar

Kirthana Sudhakar

Research Associate, Future of Institutions

Charlie Euchner

Charlie Euchner

Special Projects Editor, Future of Institutions

Claudette Salinas Leyva

Claudette Salinas Leyva

Research Associate, Future of Institutions

Sharon Nyaga

Sharon Nyaga

Research Associate, Future of Institutions

[ONLINE] – PAYA Policy Academy

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May 22 – Jun 9, 2023

[ONLINE] – PAYA Policy Academy

Virtual

8AM – 11:59PM EDT

May Digital Matters

May Digital Matters

May 22, 2023

Reflections: Serving as a Product Management Fellow on MyFile NYC

MyFile NYC

Reflections: Serving as a Product Management Fellow on MyFile NYC

May 22, 2023

Muhammad Asghar

What We Do (and Don’t) Know About Noncredit Workforce Programs

Workers

What We Do (and Don’t) Know About Noncredit Workforce Programs

New research explores the data collected on noncredit offerings in Iowa, Louisiana, and Virginia.

May 22, 2023

Gelsey Mehl

Youth Apprentice Spotlight: Drake Head, Engineering Assistant, Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships

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Youth Apprentice Spotlight: Drake Head, Engineering Assistant, Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships

PAYA Policy Analyst Bianca Dacres sat down with Drake Head to briefly discuss his experience as a TTC apprentice.

May 22, 2023

Bianca Dacres