Welcome to The Thread

Welcome to The Thread, a blog and monthly newsletter from New America!

At its heart, The Thread connects the people, places, and communities at the core of our work by showcasing the talent of our staff, and lifting up the voices and experiences of public problem solvers across the country. We thread key debates on important problems and provide important context for the policies we work on. And in these complex times, The Thread untangles connections between policy, equity, and culture that are too often submerged or indistinct.

New America tackles a range of issues from terrorism, to education, to technology, to paid leave, political reform, and more. Our quest is to renew the promise of America and, as an institution, reflect the America we are becoming. Each month our researchers, storytellers, and changemakers weave our work toward that larger goal.

We hope that you’ll enjoy The Thread. Follow us X and Instagram, and subscribe if someone forwarded you this newsletter. Please drop us a line at thethread@newamerica.org.

– Anne-Marie Slaughter (CEO) and Paul Butler (President and Chief Transformation Officer)