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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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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

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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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The Role Model Effect

Role Model Effect

The Role Model Effect

A blog series spotlighting leaders beyond stereotypically gendered roles.

Aug 28, 2017

Margaret Hennessy, Elizabeth Morehead

Women Advocating for Women: Claire Wasserman

Claire Wasserman

Women Advocating for Women: Claire Wasserman

The Role Model Effect Vol. III

Aug 16, 2017

Margaret Hennessy, Elizabeth Morehead

Trans Women Driving The Conversation: Sarah McBride

Trans Women Driving The Conversation: Sarah McBride

Meet Sarah McBride, the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign.

Aug 9, 2017

Margaret Hennessy, Elizabeth Morehead

Women in Politics: Jennifer L. Lawless

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Women in Politics: Jennifer L. Lawless

Meet Jennifer Lawless, a professor of government and Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University.

Aug 2, 2017

Elizabeth Morehead, Margaret Hennessy

Paid Family Leave: How Much Time Is Enough?

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Paid Family Leave: How Much Time Is Enough?

Why job-protected family leave is good for health and business–and why current leave polices are just not good enough.

Jun 16, 2017

Jonathan Moyer, Brigid Schulte, Alieza Durana, Brian Stout

The Better Work Toolkit

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The Better Work Toolkit

Science-based tools to help you balance work and life.

Mar 30, 2017

Dan Connolly, Uyhun Ung, Brigid Schulte

A Guide to Talking Women, Peace, and Security Inside the U.S. Security Establishment

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A Guide to Talking Women, Peace, and Security Inside the U.S. Security Establishment

How much do national security policymakers consider the ways policies and programs impact men and women differently?

Feb 21, 2017

Carolina Marques de Mesquita, Elizabeth Weingarten, Heather Hurlburt

Not Secondary, But Central

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Report / In Depth

Not Secondary, But Central

What do policymakers know–and not know–about gender inclusivity?

Oct 11, 2016

Elizabeth Weingarten, Heather Hurlburt

How Child Care Providers Are Paying for a State’s Budget Crisis

How Child Care Providers Are Paying for a State’s Budget Crisis

Illinois cut funding for early education, including child care. Now parents and providers are paying the price.

Oct 6, 2016

Alieza Durana

New America and Care.com Unveil Index Measuring U.S. Child Care by Cost, Quality, and Availability

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New America and Care.com Unveil Index Measuring U.S. Child Care by Cost, Quality, and Availability

The Index is accompanied by the New America Care Report, featuring independent analysis and reporting.

Sep 28, 2016

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