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06/22/2026

Planners behind Indiana's award-winning "All in Allen" comprehensive plan share lessons for communities seeking to expand housing options and modernize local zoning policies.

📍 https://go.newamerica.org/qa-with-nathan-law-and-dave-schaab-3

06/19/2026

Can youth apprenticeship help more young people build successful futures?

Drawing on research and conversations with youth apprentices, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and funders, the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) examines the potential of youth apprenticeship to strengthen connections between school and work.

06/18/2026

An analysis from the National Zoning Atlas reveals where multi-family housing is—and isn't—allowed across the U.S., highlighting how single-family zoning limits housing choice and opportunity.

📍 https://go.newamerica.org/multi-family-housing-in-america-3

06/17/2026

A recent study published by Brown University’s Annenberg Institute finds that increased immigration apprehensions were associated with lower math and reading scores among Hispanic and Spanish-speaking students in a large Florida school district.

Leslie Villegas of New America's Education & Work issue area breaks down the paper's findings and underscores the need to better understand how policy decisions shape students' learning environments and academic outcomes.

06/16/2026

In a recent interview for The Thread, Joyce Hwan and Shalin Jyotishi of New America speak with Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke, president and CEO of Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS). They discuss her path into politics and the issues shaping AAPI voters’ priorities today, including economic security and the impact of AI on everyday life.

06/15/2026

Upcoming book talks at New America

📅 6/17 A Second Sight

➡️➡️ Join author Sarah J. Jackson to trace how Black journalists, photographers, filmmakers, radio hosts, podcasters, and other mediamakers have drawn on their unique perspective to advance democracy and broaden American values.

📅 6/25 Fires in the Night

➡️➡️ Learn about the Earth Liberation Front’s rise and unraveling, drawing on years of original reporting, interviews, and thousands of pages of unreleased investigative files.

📅 7/1 For Better and Worse: The Complicated Past and Challenging Future of Marriage

➡️➡️ Marriage rates have fallen sharply since the 1970s, yet most Americans still say they want to marry. Explore what history can teach us about where we are now, and why, despite everything, there is real reason for hope with author Stephanie Coontz.

📅 https://go.newamerica.org/new-america-events-4

06/12/2026

Rebecca Gale of New America’s Better Life Lab examines how Vermont built the coalition, political will, and sustainable funding needed to pass Act 76, the landmark law that established a near-universal child care system for the state.

For states looking to strengthen child care, Vermont offers a powerful case study for what's possible.

06/11/2026

Have you had your money or personal information stolen by a scammer? If so, New America Chicago, a policy innovation lab and local hub of New America, wants to hear from you.

We’ll be conducting a limited number of follow-up interviews with those interested in sharing more.

📝 Survey open through July 4, 2026: https://go.newamerica.org/NAChi-Consumer-Protect

06/10/2026

🇺🇸 America turns 250 this summer. Anniversaries can be moments of celebration, but they can also be opportunities to ask bigger questions about who we are and where we're headed.

A new piece from New America’s Us@250 initiative brings together books, essays, speeches, films, and cultural touchstones that help tell a more complete story of the United States. Centered on the themes of Pride, Reckoning, and Aspiration, the collection asks:

Who truly belongs, and who gets to thrive?

06/09/2026

What do viewers in rural communities and across the Midwest and South want to see on screen?

📺 Authentic stories about work and family.
🎬 Stories that can influence subscription decisions.
🌎 Diverse, relatable characters and experiences.

New Better Life Lab research explores what these audiences are looking for—and why it matters.

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