New America, originally known as the New America Foundation, is an American liberal think tank founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C. It is a nonpartisan organization with a progressive, left-of-center orientation, described by media and watchdogs as "liberal," "left-leaning," and "left-of-center." Functioning as a "think and action tank," it is dedicated to renewing the promise of America amid rapid technological and social change by emphasizing big ideas, impartial analysis, pragmatic policy solutions, technological innovation, next-generation politics, and creative engagement with broad audiences. The organization addresses a broad range of public policy issues, including technology, national security, international policy, education, health, gender, energy, and the economy. Its research and policy recommendations focus on five key thematic areas: education and work; family economic security and wellbeing; global politics for people and planet; political reform and civic engagement; and technology and democracy. New America houses several prominent programs, including the Open Technology Institute (OTI) and the Center on Education and Labor.

Established to nurture a new generation of thinkers and leaders, it fosters a network of universities, fellows, initiatives, and public interest technology and civic engagement programs. It is supported by a mix of private foundations, corporations, individuals, and government grants, with major past and present donors such as the MacArthur Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eric and Wendy Schmidt, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and the U.S. Department of State. In 2024, it received a grant from Pivotal, the philanthropic organization of Melinda French Gates, to advance women's power and gender equity, and reported net assets of over $56 million. Anne-Marie Slaughter, a former Princeton dean and U.S. State Department official, became its president and CEO in 2013.

New America has a history of influence within Washington policy circles and maintains strong connections to Silicon Valley; Google's then-Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt served as chairman of its board for many years. This relationship sparked controversy in 2017 when the think tank was criticized for firing Barry Lynn, director of its Open Markets program, and dismantling his team after they praised the European Union's antitrust ruling against Google, a major sponsor. The incident raised concerns about corporate influence over the organization's research and policy work, which Anne-Marie Slaughter denied, leading the Open Markets team to form an independent organization. Notably, Foer is a National Fellow at New America, and the organization also includes founding board members among its leadership.