Search
Menu

Issues [1]
At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.

See Our Programs
Education & Work

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

Thriving Families
Latest [2]
Trending Topics

Electoral Reform

Housing

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Care

See The Latest
What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

A Model for Associational Party Building
Impact [3]

For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in meaningful change. Discover recent stories of how we have turned bold ideas into real-world impact.

See Our Impact

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
Fellows [4]
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.

See All Fellowships
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

Future Security Fellowships

Future of Work Reporting Fellowship
Events [5]

New America hosts various in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Join the conversation.

See Our Events

November 4, 2026
Small Loans, Big Barriers

Small Loans, Big Barriers

November 9, 2026
Men and Care: Insights from the 2026 Survey and Real Stories from Caregiving Men

Men and Care: Insights from the 2026 Survey and Real Stories from Caregiving Men

November 10, 2026
The East Wing

The East Wing

December 2, 2026
The Best Kind of American

The Best Kind of American
About [6]
Generating big ideas and bold solutions for a new America.

Learn About Us
About Us

Who We Are

Leadership

Programs, Projects, and Initiatives

Careers

Funding

Press
Search
Subscribe
Donate

Who We Are

We are a distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, and technologists working to turn bold ideas into innovative solutions.

Anne-Marie Slaughter

Anne-Marie Slaughter_2025

Anne-Marie Slaughter

Senior Advisor, Executive Office

Paul E. Butler

Paul E. Butler

Paul E. Butler

Interim CEO and President & Chief Transformation Officer, New America

Barry Howard

Type 2 - BCHoward NA photo

Barry Howard

Chief Operating Officer

Peter Bergen

Peter Bergen

Peter Bergen

Vice President, Global Studies & Fellows, New America; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University; Author, All the Presidents’ Wars

Kevin Carey

E&W-CareyK

Kevin Carey

Vice President, Education & Work

David Lanham

David Lanham

Vice President, Content & Communications

Tara Dawson McGuinness

Tara McGuinness

Tara Dawson McGuinness

Founder & Executive Director, New Practice Lab

Mark Schmitt

Mark Schmitt

Senior Director, Political Reform Program