Issues
At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.
Education & Work
Public education is a pillar of American prosperity and civic life. We’re making education and work opportunities accessible to everyone.
Five Things Districts Can Do to Support High-Quality Kindergarten
Americans’ Stances on Higher Ed Ahead of the Midterms
Democratic Futures
American democracy is in crisis. We’re developing new strategies and innovations to counter the threat of authoritarianism, restore civic trust, and realize the potential of American democracy.
Voting Rights Are Disability Rights: Confronting Barriers to Accessible Democracy
How to Read the 2026 Midterms: Five Numbers We’re Watching on Election Night
As the 2026 Midterms Approach, the Congressional Gerontocracy Continues
Global Security
Today’s problems are global in scope and existential in nature. We’re reimagining global security to center people and the planet.
Becoming America: Marielena Hincapié on Writing Her Family’s Immigration Story
Saudi Arabia is Running Out of Options
US Forces Accused of ‘Weaponising’ Somalia’s Floods by Trapping Women and Children in the Path of El Niño
Technology & Democracy
Technology shapes our democracy, our economy, and our daily lives. We’re working to harness it for the public good.
Beyond Nation-States: A New Reading List for Understanding Global Politics Today
Congress Should Protect Kids Online Without Eroding Privacy and Free Expression
Thriving Families
It takes strong infrastructure to support a thriving family. We’re working toward a world where families can thrive with the time and resources they need for a better life.
Improving Benefits Certification Through Thoughtful Healthcare Sector Partnerships and Digital Tools
How Perinatal Cash Transfer Delivery Shapes Impact