The Thread
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
The Latest
Why Recent Abortion Access Supreme Court Rulings Are Status Quo for Deteriorating Rights
Vicki Shabo and Julia Craven navigate the complexities of today’s abortion rights landscape in America and recent SCOTUS decisions.
Cowboy Carter: Beyoncé’s Bold Reclamation of Country Music and the American Identity
Jazmyne Owens explores Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” as an album that expands and redefines the American narrative.
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Online: A Conversation on Identity, Community, and Policy
Explore the impact of tech policy on LGBTQ youth online in this Q&A with Jasmine Heyward on identity, challenges, and digital community.
The Juneteenth Read-and-Watch List
Ted Johnson’s curated list chronicles America’s pursuit of justice and equality post the belated emancipation of enslaved Black people.
Protecting Your Mental Well-Being in a Turbulent World
Better Life Lab’s Jasmine Heyward shares recommendations for managing your mental health during an election year.
Asian and American: Navigating Dual Identities in the Digital Age
Through her experience as a Hong Kong American, Bridget Chan explores protecting AAPI communities online in the age of misinformation.
Bolstering Our Climate Havens: How Cities Can Prepare for Climate Migration
Climate migration patterns will reshape U.S. communities—affecting millions—prompting cities to prepare for an influx of climate migrants.
Fossil Fuel’s New Weapon: Climate Change “Delayism”
Global temperatures surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold for the first time, the time to prioritize sustainable energy solutions is now.
How Your Conversation with ChatGPT Contributes to Climate Change
As artificial intelligence use becomes ubiquitous, developers must consider how to offset the environmental toll of these AI models.
Learning in Overdrive: Resources for Understanding the Cyber Landscape
#ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows share top resources for cybersecurity news and staying informed in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.