The Thread
Where policy, equity, and culture come together
Could the Iran War Accelerate the Energy Transition?
What’s In Your Wallet? If You’re a Parent, It Should Be a Library Card.
Looking Back at 9/11: Peter Bergen and David Sterman on 25 Years of the War on Terror
Beyond Nation-States: A New Reading List for Understanding Global Politics Today
Editor’s Picks
The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
Four Ways to Protect Yourself from the Deepfakes Taking over the Internet
Is Trump Really a Fascist? Examining the Controversial Claim
The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
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.
The Latest
How We Lost the Internet—and How We Might Win It Back
Can we rebuild the internet to serve the public, not profit? Prem Trivedi explores solutions to reclaim the digital space for all.
From ADHD to Dog Man: The Superpower of Neurodivergent Kids
For Learning Disability Week, Carrie Gillispie reminds us: Dog Man began in a hallway, drawn by a kid with ADHD looking to belong.
The Supreme Court Green Lit Access to Your Social Security Data. Here’s What That Means for Your Privacy.
Sydney Saubestre breaks down the SCOTUS ruling giving DOGE access to SSA data. See what personal info of yours may be at risk.
Three Modern Fathers, Three Journeys, One Truth: Fatherhood is Changing
In a nation on edge, three modern dads redefine fatherhood with love and resilience—Haley Swenson tells their stories.
What a Successful Creator Really Thinks About the TikTok Ban
New America’s Lilian Coral talks with @myteacherface about the creator economy and what a looming TikTok ban means for digital careers.
The Fiery Fall of the Wagner Group: An Excerpt from “Putin’s Sledgehammer”
In her new book, Candace Rondeaux reveals chilling ties between Russia’s mercenaries and Vladimir Putin.
Telling Resilient Indigenous Stories: Director Paige Bethmann on “Remaining Native”
Director Paige Bethmann shares how “Remaining Native” was made and what the story means to her and those featured in the film.
This Mother’s Day, Let’s Make Space for Real Stories of Moms On Screen
As parents continue to struggle without paid leave and child care options, entertainment can point toward a better future.
Exploring Dandyism and Black Expression: A Roundtable Discussion
From classrooms to red carpets, our Met Gala roundtable dives into Black dandyism as history, resistance, and living curriculum.
4/20 Is More than a Holiday—It’s a Case for Direct Democracy
Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt remind us that 4/20 isn’t just about cannabis, it shows that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead.