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Where policy, equity, and culture come together
What Comes After the Epstein Files: A Q&A with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
In a Well-Being Economy, Time Isn’t Money—It’s Care
Remembering the Village Impulse: Toward a Well-Being Economy That Rewards Care
Editor’s Picks
The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
The Dilemma of Jury Duty in Trump and Jeanine Pirro’s DC
How Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Might Change Our Thinking on Nuclear War
On-Screen Representation Means More Than Just Identity. It’s About Context.
How to Protect Your Privacy Online: Five Tips from Tech Policy Experts
Is Trump Really a Fascist? Examining the Controversial Claim
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How to Make Emerging Tech Work for Communities with Disabilities
Technology can be a lifeline—or a barrier. Users with disabilities explain how accessible design makes all the difference.
How Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Might Change Our Thinking on Nuclear War
Amy Nelson says the issue isn’t if ‘A House of Dynamite’ could happen, but whether it will change how we confront nuclear-crisis risks.
2025 Book Gift Guide: New America Fellows Literary Picks
Need the perfect holiday gift for the avid reader in your life? Try these new releases from New America’s Fellows Program.
10 Top Moments for Care on TV in 2025
From the struggles of parenthood to confronting a cancer diagnosis, Vicki Shabo and Lydia Storie count down the top TV care moments of 2025.
America’s Next Migration: How Midwest Housing Will Shape Our Climate Future
Panfil and Robustelli say the Midwest’s ability to build affordable housing will shape where Americans move as climate migration grows.
Why California’s Prop 50 Is a Victory for Democracy—Even in Its Irony
Maresa Stano writes on how California’s Prop 50 proves the importance of direct democracy in building voters’ power.
The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
Through three students’ experiences, we uncover how cosmetology education exploits passion and labor, leaving beauty workers behind.
The Power of the Dead: A Conversation with Will Hunt
As Halloween fades into Día de los Muertos, Will Hunt reflects on how the dead shape our world through rituals, memory, & ancestral remains.
Maryland’s Longevity Plan: How One State Could Help Redefine Aging in America
With federal cuts looming, Mark Swartz explores Maryland’s bold aging plan focused on care, housing, and economic opportunity.
Trump Doesn’t Have Unchecked “Plenary” Powers—So Why Did Stephen Miller Say It?
The White House advisor froze after defending Trump’s power to deploy the National Guard, revealing legal cracks, writes Karen J. Greenberg.