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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

Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) 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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Why does ‘protecting kids and families’ always come down to censorship?

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Why does ‘protecting kids and families’ always come down to censorship?

Feb 23, 2024

Jasmine Heyward

Questioning the Promise of Employer-Sponsored Child Care Benefits

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Questioning the Promise of Employer-Sponsored Child Care Benefits

More companies are offering child care benefits backed by governmental incentives, but the trend needs serious reconsideration.

Feb 22, 2024

Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York

Language City

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Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York

Mapping endangered tongues across New York, Ross Perlin unveils how language loss uncovers the city’s hidden human stories.

Feb 20, 2024

Eviction Uniquely Shapes The Lives of Black Women

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Eviction Uniquely Shapes The Lives of Black Women

Feb 19, 2024

Julia Craven

NEW: Additional Round of Care Reporting Grants Now Available!

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NEW: Additional Round of Care Reporting Grants Now Available!

Feb 9, 2024

Why Your Stress Matters

Why Your Stress Matters

Feb 6, 2024

Katherine Goldstein

Experiment No. 37: Food Director for a Week

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Experiment No. 37: Food Director for a Week

A radical reimagining of how to feed your family and split the work fairly

Feb 5, 2024

Katherine Goldstein

Committing to Intentionality for our ‘Unprecedented’ Election Season

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Committing to Intentionality for our ‘Unprecedented’ Election Season

Jan 26, 2024

Jasmine Heyward

Why are kids getting evicted at record rates? New America talks to Eviction Lab about evictions and child care

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Why are kids getting evicted at record rates? New America talks to Eviction Lab about evictions and child care

A conversation with New America and Eviction Lab explores the high costs of rent and child care, and how families are impacted.

Jan 8, 2024

Consider a ‘Theme’ Instead of a ‘Resolution’ In 2024

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Consider a ‘Theme’ Instead of a ‘Resolution’ In 2024

Jan 5, 2024

Jasmine Heyward

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