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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.
Education & Work

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Democratic Futures

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

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

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
Lexington’s First Civic Assembly

Lexington’s First Civic Assembly

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

How Did Philadelphia Become a World Cup City?

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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Susan Dailey

Controller

Shaena Korby

Shaena Korby

Senior Director, Finance

Melody Frierson

Melody Frierson

Chief of Staff, Executive Office

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Alexis DiSanza

Foundation Relations and Grants Manager

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Kelley Gardner

Publications Manager

Kelly Bidwell

Kelly Bidwell

Director of Learning and Evaluation, New Practice Lab

Basilikí Kosmas

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Basilikí Kosmas

Development Manager, New America

G. Denise Barksdale

G. Denise Barksdale

Executive Assistant to the CEO

2025 Year in Review

2025 year in review

2025 Year in Review

2025 year in review highlights from the Fellows Program.

Jan 12, 2026

Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States

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Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States

A short primer on private-sector workers’ access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.

Jan 12, 2026