Drug Trafficking in U.S. Special Forces: Journalist Seth Harp on ‘The Fort Bragg Cartel’
New America Fellow Seth Harp discusses a dark ripple effect of American “forever wars” that he covers in his new book.
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. Each year, we select a diverse group of writers, journalists, filmmakers, and innovators who pursue ambitious investigative projects that bridge storytelling with research and lived experience.
Through unrestricted funding, a supportive community, and increased visibility, New America Fellows bring big, bold ideas to life—through books, films, longform articles, podcasts, and other creative nonfiction narrative forms.
Xinyan Yu on Chinese Investment in Africa
New America Fellow Xinyan Yu spoke about her film, Made in Ethiopia.
Vann R. Newkirk II on Katrina’s America
New America (ASU Future Security) Senior Fellow Vann R. Newkirk II reflects on Hurricane Katrina.
Reflecting on Hurricane Katrina
Telling Resilient Indigenous Stories: Director Paige Bethmann on “Remaining Native”
Director Paige Bethmann shares how “Remaining Native” was made and what the story means to her and those featured in the film.
Cecilia Ballí on High School Mariachi Bands
New America (ASU Media Enterprise) Fellow Cecilia Ballí spoke about her forthcoming book, Mariachi Dreams.
Sam Butin on his Documentary Video Game
New America Fellow Sam Butin spoke about his fellowship project, Normandie.
How the Mega-Rich Bend the Rules: A Q&A with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
Fellow Atossa Araxia Abrahamian discusses how the ultra-wealthy exploit global loopholes amidst the rise of millionaire migration.
Celebrating the Power of Words: Poems from New America Fellows Clint Smith and Sarah Kay
Explore the powerful poetry of Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.
Remaining Native
Paige Bethmann tracks a young runner confronting the legacy of Indian boarding schools while chasing his collegiate dreams.
America Is Pushing Its Workers Into Homelessness
Brian Goldstone wrote an 0p-ed in The New York Times about the working homeless in America.
Behind the Lens: Filmmakers Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat on Sugarcane
Filmmakers and Fellows Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat discuss Sugarcane, a documentary honoring Indigenous resilience and history.