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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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Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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Democratizing the Federal Regulatory Process

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Democratizing the Federal Regulatory Process

Sep 29, 2021

Hollie Russon Gilman, Mark Schmitt, Archon Fung

Finance tips and more on WVON Radio

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Finance tips and more on WVON Radio

Sep 29, 2021

Guaranteed Income and the Safety Net

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Guaranteed Income and the Safety Net

How unconditional cash payments can be implemented in complementary and additive ways to existing safety net supports.

Sep 3, 2021

Roselyn Miller Champion, Rachel Alexander, Lauren Hall

Illinois families lost $346 million to exorbitant installment payday loans in 2019

Illinois families lost $346 million to exorbitant installment payday loans in 2019

Sep 2, 2021

Map of Nonprofit Financial Counseling and Services in Chicago

Map of Nonprofit Financial Counseling and Services in Chicago

Sep 1, 2021

Getting Rich Off Cash-Strapped Illinoisans: Payday Loans by Zip Code

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Getting Rich Off Cash-Strapped Illinoisans: Payday Loans by Zip Code

Aug 30, 2021

Meegan Dugan Adell

Making the Chicago Case for 15-minute Cities

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Making the Chicago Case for 15-minute Cities

Aug 26, 2021

Michelle M. Thompson

Resource Guide: Affordable Alternatives to Predatory Loans

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Resource Guide: Affordable Alternatives to Predatory Loans

Our resource guide offers strategies to help consumers, including lower cost loans and options that don’t involve taking on debt.

Aug 25, 2021

We Prosper, WeProsper

What is WeProsper?

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What is WeProsper?

WeProsper is a joint initiative of Woodstock Institute, New America Chicago, and The Chicago Urban League

Aug 23, 2021

Share Your Story: Paid Research Opportunities

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Share Your Story: Paid Research Opportunities

Have you had a bad experience with a high cost loan or other predatory financial practice? You’re not alone! Share your story to help others

Aug 18, 2021

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