# New America
*Also known as New America*

- Website: https://www.newamerica.org
- Location: Washington, DC, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/newamerica-org

> New America is a nonprofit think tank generating bold ideas and solutions for a new America.

New America is a nonprofit public policy think tank working to generate big ideas and bold solutions for a new America. For over 25 years, New America has turned bold ideas into innovative solutions for people, families, and communities in the United States and worldwide. The organization focuses on five issue areas - Education & Work, Democratic Futures, Global Security, Technology & Democracy, and Thriving Families - and supports research, policy development, analysis, and convenings to inform public policy, journalism, and practice. Through fellowships, programs, and initiatives, it builds cross-sector coalitions, translates research into practical policy, and promotes transparency in funding. Its work spans education access and work opportunities, strengthening democracy, reimagining security and global governance, shaping how technology serves the public good, and improving family well-being and economic stability. The audience includes policymakers, practitioners, educators, journalists, and the broader public. New America emphasizes independence, transparency, and collaboration, and engages with philanthropic partners, government and private-sector stakeholders to advance its mission. The organization presents findings, tools, and programs that help people understand complex public issues and to participate in the policy process. It also operates public-facing resources, fellowships, and open-education and open-technology initiatives that support civic discourse and accountability.

**Mission:** Generate big ideas and bold solutions for a new America.

## Products & Services

### [New Practice Lab](https://www.newamerica.org/programs/new-practice-lab/)
*Platform*
Enhances family economic security through innovative policy design and implementation.

- **Family Economic Security Research** — Enhances Family Economic Security
- **Policy-to-Delivery Nexus** — Translates Research into Action
- **Engagement with Diverse Stakeholders** — Builds Collaborative Networks

### [Open Technology Institute](https://www.newamerica.org/programs/open-technology-institute/)
*Service*
Improves governance and public engagement with technology through research and advocacy.

- **Advocacy And Policy Impact** — Influences Public Policy
- **Technology Policy Research** — Informs Policy Decisions
- **Governance Improvement Initiatives** — Enhances Technology Governance
- **Youth Online Safety Advocacy** — Protects Youth Online

### [The Thread](https://www.newamerica.org/the-thread/)
*Service*
Delivers critical insights and research highlights to empower public discussion.

- **Monthly Newsletter** — Receive Monthly Updates
- **Research Highlights** — Showcases Important Research
- **Cross-program Insights** — Gathers Insights Across Programs
- **Civic Engagement Focus** — Promotes Civic Engagement

### [New America Fellowships](https://www.newamerica.org/fellowships/new-america-fellows/)
*Platform*
Empowers innovative thinkers to address pressing national issues.

- **Future of Work Reporting Fellowship** — Enhances Reporting Quality
- **Future Security Fellowships** — Advances Security Solutions
- **Learning Sciences Exchange Fellowship** — Transforms Education
- **Us@250 Fellowship** — Enriches Cultural Narratives

## Market Segments

- **Public policy research** (market size $3.0B, CAGR 6%): Independent, data-driven analysis and briefs that inform state policymakers, agencies, and stakeholders on economy, housing, education, health, environment, and governance.
- **Civic advocacy and coalition building** (market size $6.4B, CAGR 4%): Engages government, business, and community stakeholders to influence legislation and municipal programs through coordinated outreach, testimony, and cross-sector coalitions.
- **Technology policy and digital governance** (market size $1.8B, CAGR 12%): Research, advocacy, and governance work focused on internet policy, AI accountability, youth online safety, and equitable technology governance.
- **Workforce and education policy** (market size $10.0B, CAGR 6%): Design, research, and programmatic work on workforce development, learning sciences, and education policy to improve access and outcomes.
- **Civic engagement and public affairs** (market size $1.5B, CAGR 10%): Media-driven civic education, research and storytelling that informs voters, supports foundations and provides policy and workforce context for public-sector and advocacy audiences.