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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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The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
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Mar 23, 2026
Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 26, 2026
Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Mar 31, 2026
The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

Apr 1 – 2, 2026
The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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Better Life Lab Podcast: The Gender Pay Gap Was on Track to Shrink in America. Here’s Why It Hasn’t.

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Better Life Lab Podcast: The Gender Pay Gap Was on Track to Shrink in America. Here’s Why It Hasn’t.

Jul 19, 2018

Better Life Lab Podcast: Addicted to the Job

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Better Life Lab Podcast: Addicted to the Job

Jul 12, 2018

Better Life Lab Podcast: Science Can Explain Why Even Progressive Workplaces Can Have Work-Life Blues

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Better Life Lab Podcast: Science Can Explain Why Even Progressive Workplaces Can Have Work-Life Blues

Why no meeting Wednesdays and work at home Fridays may not be enough

Jul 5, 2018

Better Life Lab Podcast: Why We’re All Addicted to Busyness (and How to Change)

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Better Life Lab Podcast: Why We’re All Addicted to Busyness (and How to Change)

Jun 28, 2018

Better Life Lab Podcast: How to Take Summers Off and Still Get Promoted

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Better Life Lab Podcast: How to Take Summers Off and Still Get Promoted

Episode 2: A true story from a work-life balance pioneer, Michelle Hickox.

Jun 21, 2018

Better Life Lab Podcast: The Art and Science of Living a Full Life

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Better Life Lab Podcast: The Art and Science of Living a Full Life

Brigid Schulte hosts the Better Life Lab podcast on Slate

Jun 15, 2018

Better Life Lab Podcast: Your Work May Be Killing You

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Better Life Lab Podcast: Your Work May Be Killing You

Jun 15, 2018

The Summer Care Gap

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Report / In Depth

The Summer Care Gap

A research brief that examines the challenges parents face finding and affording care and camps for their children during the summer.

May 24, 2018

Amanda Lenhart

From the Classroom to the Capitol: A Missing National Security Gender Link?

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Report / In Depth

From the Classroom to the Capitol: A Missing National Security Gender Link?

Academics have significant research on how gender influences security outcomes, but gender theory has yet to make it into the curriculum.

Mar 23, 2018

Elena Souris, Heather Hurlburt, Elizabeth Weingarten

Code Girls

Code Girls

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Code Girls

Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.

Oct 10, 2017

Liza Mundy

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