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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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Technology & Democracy

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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
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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
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

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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From Life Itself

From Life Itself

Cultivating Connections: Why Relationships Matter for Youth Apprenticeship

Cultivating Connections: Why Relationships Matter for Youth Apprenticeship

Private 5G Networks at Risk

Private 5G Networks at Risk

Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, and the Future of Knowledge

Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, and the Future of Knowledge
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Colleges’ Average SAT Scores Should No Longer Be Used in Rankings

Colleges’ Average SAT Scores Should No Longer Be Used in Rankings

Despite pandemic changes, U.S. News’ Best Colleges will continue to include incoming students’ average test scores in ranking institutions.

Apr 19, 2021

Elin Johnson

Equity by Design

Report / In Depth

Equity by Design

In this report, we discuss the importance of incorporating equity into the development process for technology-based products and services.

Apr 19, 2021

Koustubh “K.J.” Bagchi, Brittany Thomas

The Meaning of Security

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The Meaning of Security

This report analyzes how Americans’ perceptions of what constitutes a national security threat have changed and how to meet these challenges

Apr 19, 2021

Alexandra Stark, Candace Rondeaux, Heather Hurlburt

[ONLINE] – Cecilia Aldarondo, LANDFALL Discussion Series

Apr 15, 2021

[ONLINE] – Cecilia Aldarondo, LANDFALL Discussion Series

Join Cecilia Aldarondo for a 7-week series on Puerto Rico’s colonial status and leadership in mutual aid and recovery post-Hurricane María.

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740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

[ONLINE] – INSide Out: Youth-Led Policy in the Heartland

Apr 15, 2021

[ONLINE] – INSide Out: Youth-Led Policy in the Heartland

Join New America Indianapolis and VOICES and two youth policy fellows for the second in a series on youth-led policy design.

Virtual

4PM – 5PM EDT

[ONLINE] – PAYA Network Learning Series: Networking Session on Youth Healthcare Happy Hour

Apr 15, 2021

[ONLINE] – PAYA Network Learning Series: Networking Session on Youth Healthcare Happy Hour

Apprenticeship partners will share the latest research, promising practices, policies, and trends impacting registered youth apprenticeship.

Virtual

4PM – 5PM EDT

America’s Cutting Edge: Colleges and “Federally Funded R&D Centers” are partnering to align technology and talent development

In Short

America’s Cutting Edge: Colleges and “Federally Funded R&D Centers” are partnering to align technology and talent development

Colleges and universities are partnering with federally funded Manufacturing USA Institutes and National Labs to create workforce programs.

Apr 15, 2021

Shalin Jyotishi

[ONLINE] – How Will We Learn in the Future?

Apr 14, 2021

[ONLINE] – How Will We Learn in the Future?

Join authors from the Future Tense Fiction “Learning Futures” series as they discuss how we will learn in a constantly changing world.

Virtual

12PM – 1PM EDT

After COVID-19 – The Future of Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development: What Should Congress Do?

Video / In Short

After COVID-19 – The Future of Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development: What Should Congress Do?

Mary Alice McCarthy appeared on a panel hosted by Stanford University’s Longevity Project.

Apr 14, 2021

Lessons from the Illinois Media Mentor Project

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Lessons from the Illinois Media Mentor Project

This report provides three lessons for developing library staff members’ skills and confidence as media mentors supporting digital literacy.

Apr 14, 2021

Lisa Guernsey

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

Trending Topics

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

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

From Life Itself

Cultivating Connections: Why Relationships Matter for Youth Apprenticeship

Private 5G Networks at Risk

Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, and the Future of Knowledge

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Colleges’ Average SAT Scores Should No Longer Be Used in Rankings

Equity by Design

The Meaning of Security

[ONLINE] – Cecilia Aldarondo, LANDFALL Discussion Series

[ONLINE] – INSide Out: Youth-Led Policy in the Heartland

[ONLINE] – PAYA Network Learning Series: Networking Session on Youth Healthcare Happy Hour

America’s Cutting Edge: Colleges and “Federally Funded R&D Centers” are partnering to align technology and talent development

[ONLINE] – How Will We Learn in the Future?

After COVID-19 – The Future of Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development: What Should Congress Do?

Lessons from the Illinois Media Mentor Project