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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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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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Feb 21, 2023

Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Collaborative Governance

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Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Collaborative Governance

This report provides in-depth case studies of co-governance models from local organizations and city governments around the U.S.

Dec 16, 2022

Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero, Mark Schmitt, Jessica Tang, Richard Young, Grace Levin, Chaya Braxton, Farah Ahmad, Deborah Scott, Liz Richards, Sarah Johnson, Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Debolina Banerjee, Eric Agyemang, Abdi Yussuf, Aretha Basu, Adrienne Lever, Peggy Flynn

Addressing the Racial Homeownership Gap: Increasing Affordable Financing Options for Communities of Color

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Addressing the Racial Homeownership Gap: Increasing Affordable Financing Options for Communities of Color

Key insights from a scan of financing options that address common barriers to homeownership in low-and-moderate income communities of color.

Nov 30, 2022

Sabiha Zainulbhai

Chicago Residents Design Better Small Dollar Loans

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Chicago Residents Design Better Small Dollar Loans

Learn how CivicSpace hosted its first community design session for Chicagoland residents to weigh on predatory loan alternatives.

Nov 30, 2022

Roselyn Miller Champion, Vanessa Rangel

Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership

Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with Executive Director of Local Progress to discuss a new wave of local elected officials

Nov 22, 2022

Sarah Johnson, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

Tackling the “Why” Behind Food Insecurity

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Tackling the “Why” Behind Food Insecurity

Indiana Chef and Social Entrepreneur talks about poverty and food insecurity — and how education and training might help combat them both.

Nov 18, 2022

Developing Community Power to Influence, Lead, and Govern

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Developing Community Power to Influence, Lead, and Govern

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with the Leadership at Puget Sound Sage to discuss a new wave of civic participation.

Nov 17, 2022

Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Debolina Banerjee, Eric Agyemang, Abdi Yussuf, Aretha Basu, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

Winning Paid Family Leave in Delaware

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Winning Paid Family Leave in Delaware

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with Executive Director of Delaware Cares to discuss the Healthy Delaware Families Act.

Nov 15, 2022

Liz Richards, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

New America and #ShareTheMicInCyber Announce Inaugural Class of Fellows

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New America and #ShareTheMicInCyber Announce Inaugural Class of Fellows

Nov 14, 2022

Cyberwar, Social Media’s Future and Passing the Mic with Peter W. Singer

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Cyberwar, Social Media’s Future and Passing the Mic with Peter W. Singer

Nov 8, 2022

Peter Warren Singer

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