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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.
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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Testimony on Behalf of New America’s Open Technology Institute before the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety

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Testimony on Behalf of New America’s Open Technology Institute before the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety

Mar 11, 2021

Lauren Sarkesian

Working and Learning During the Pandemic

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Working and Learning During the Pandemic

In this report, we discuss the implications of health and privacy surveillance of students and workers during the pandemic.

Mar 10, 2021

Koustubh “K.J.” Bagchi, Christine Bannan, Raj Gambhir

To Ensure More Trustworthy AI, Use an Old Government Tool: Public Procurement

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To Ensure More Trustworthy AI, Use an Old Government Tool: Public Procurement

The federal procurement process offers an opportunity to formalize controls on AI.

Feb 9, 2021

ISSUES in Science & Technology

Facebook’s Oversight Board Is Not as Powerful as We Think. But It Can Push the Company’s Policies in the Right Direction.

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Facebook’s Oversight Board Is Not as Powerful as We Think. But It Can Push the Company’s Policies in the Right Direction.

What Facebook’s new board can accomplish.

Jan 15, 2021

Sharon Bradford Franklin, Spandana Singh

We Need Alternatives to Big Tech. These Decentralized Tools Might Be The Answer.

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We Need Alternatives to Big Tech. These Decentralized Tools Might Be The Answer.

A look at decentralized online platforms that offer familiar online experiences without relying on a harmful business model.

Jan 12, 2021

Ross Schulman

OTI Welcomes New York Law to Protect Health Data from Law Enforcement Access

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OTI Welcomes New York Law to Protect Health Data from Law Enforcement Access

Urges other states to follow with similar measures.

Jan 8, 2021

Reflecting on the Digital Standard

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Reflecting on the Digital Standard

This report reflects on the results of OTI’s Evaluating the Digital Standard project and makes recommendations for updating the Standard.

Dec 15, 2020

Andi Wilson Thompson, Nat Meysenburg, Ross Schulman

OTI Urges FTC to Strengthen Consent Agreement with Zoom

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OTI Urges FTC to Strengthen Consent Agreement with Zoom

The proposed agreement does not provide remedies to affected users or deter future wrongdoing.

Dec 14, 2020

In Proposition 25 Vote, Californians Reject A Discriminatory Alternative To a Discriminatory System

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In Proposition 25 Vote, Californians Reject A Discriminatory Alternative To a Discriminatory System

Leila Doty on California’s failed vote to replace cash bail with algorithmic pretrial risk assessments.

Nov 18, 2020

Leila Doty

The Flaws in the Content Moderation System: The Middle East Case Study

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The Flaws in the Content Moderation System: The Middle East Case Study

Spandana Singh examines how platforms content moderation efforts play out in the Middle East.

Nov 17, 2020

Spandana Singh, Eliza Campbell

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