What You Need to Read, Listen, and Watch to Understand Immigration Politics and Activism
The authors of "Driving While Brown" share their top recommendations that will get you up to speed on immigration in the U.S.
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.
Bart Elmore on Investigating Large Multinational Firms
New America 2017 Fellow Bartow Elmore spoke about his book, Seed Money.
Jude Joffe-Block on Reporting on Communities in Crisis
New America 2017 Fellow Jude Joffe-Block spoke about her book, Driving While Brown.
Marcia Chatelain on History as a Tool for Activism
New America 2017 Fellow Marcia Chatelain spoke about her book, Franchise.
Trymaine Lee on His Approach to Storytelling
New America 2016 Fellow Trymaine Lee spoke about his book on the true costs of gun violence in the United States.
2020 Year in Review
Matthew Shaer on the Pandemic and Inequality
New America 2020 Fellow Matthew Shaer spoke about his forthcoming book on the criminalization of poverty in the United States.
When the Virus Came for the American Dream
Cover story by Matthew Shaer for The New York Times Magazine about the immigrant, minority, and poor communities that have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Something Extremely Bad Is Happening Here’
Matthew Shaer wrote a story for Esquire about one Arizona community's response to alarming teen suicide rates.
Katie Engelhart on Empathy in Reporting
New America 2018 Fellow Katie Engelhart spoke about her book, The Inevitable.