Men and Caregiving: Opportunities for and Barriers to Meaningful Involvement
Inflexible workplaces, lack of access to paid leave, and financial strain are keeping men from acting on their desire to be caregivers.
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Video The Housing Crisis on the Ground: When a Journalist Refuses to Look Away
The Godfrey family has moved more than two dozen times, cycling through hotels, rooming houses, and even their car as rent and unstable work put a stable home out of reach. Watch the video to see what…
The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help
A new Better Life Lab poll finds a gap between the realities of U.S. elder and child care and public perception of them.
She’s 14 and She’s Moved 26 Times. The U.S. Housing Crisis Has Families like Hers ‘Running in Place’
Outside Atlanta, the Godfreys are caught in a cycle of job loss and eviction. That stress has implications for the kids.
Beth Macy Explores how to Bridge Divides in Families Fractured by Angry Politics
Journalist Beth Macy talks with Brigid Schulte about her new memoir, "Paper Girl," and what she learned returning to her hometown of Urbana, Ohio — where family, political division, and the collapse o…
With Rising Inequality, the American Dream Needs a Reboot
The American Dream has stalled. Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards explains how we can get ourselves unstuck.
Why myths about poverty impact us all
There is a problem with making policy decisions based on the unfounded belief that poverty is about people with bad moral character.
Juliet Schor Makes the Case for a Four-Day Work Week
There is a growing body of evidence that shows four-day work weeks do work.
Work-life Movement “Rock Star” Takes On How Understanding Class Could Transform Caregiving Policy
Work-life pioneer turns her sights on helping us understand class in the US as a way to bolster caregiving policies and promote equity.
With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Under Attack, Focus on Fairness
Creating fair systems for hiring, evaluating and promoting workers benefits both people and businesses
Manar Morales on Creating Flexible Work Cultures
Manar Morales shares with Brigid Schulte the five-step process to creating flexible work cultures
Siri Chilazi on How to Make Work Fair
With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion under attack, how can work places ensure everyone can thrive? We share strategies.
2024 Impact and Reach Report
This report highlights some of the most impactful—and coolest—outcomes the Better Life Lab achieved last year.
