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
What Does it Mean to Celebrate Black History Month in 2022?
As we begin February 2022, our staff mulls over the different feelings that come with celebrating Black History Month.
Are State-sponsored Cyber Attacks Covered by Your Insurance?
Merck pharmaceutical company wants its insurance company to pay for damages from the NotPetya malware hit.
Remembering the King: The Civil Rights Icon’s Legacy
Melody Frierson gives her recommendations of things to read and watch this MLK Day weekend to help push his legacy forward.
Leaving Home, the Search for a Better Life
Thousands flee their homes and risk their lives in search of safe haven. Many don’t make it, but those in fear of home don’t fear that risk.
Can Governing Well Save Our Democracy?
Developing local solutions, through co-governance, that can help the larger federal government create richer public engagement.
Democracy’s Big Threat: The Tech Extremism Behind January 6
A year after the attack on the Capitol, we’re uncovering what led to the January 6 insurrection through alt-tech (i.e. Parler) data.
The Big Thinkers Changing the World
The New America National Fellows are a group of ambitious storytellers, leaving their lasting impact on society.
The Bounties of America’s Promise: New America Board of Directors Reflection
Moira Shourie, New America’s newest board member, shares her experiences and what brought her to New America.
The Universal Benefits of Universal Pre-K
Universal per-K could become a real possibility in America, and our Education Policy team is focusing on the challenges and benefits of it.
The Way We Work Isn’t Working
The COVID-pandemic has created an opportunity to rethink the way we work, and our Better Life Lab is working to ensure good work will stick.