America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
Culture
What Comes After the Epstein Files: A Q&A with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
Impunity for the rich is still winning, even as outrage about elite corruption and crime crosses partisan lines.
Spotlighting Gender, Work, Family, and Care at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Our entertainment initiative was excited to start the year by participating in three official events at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Putting Pregnancy, Abortion, and Care into Context on Screen
TV and film viewers are eager to see more realistic, authentic depictions of reproductive health decisions on screen.
Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States
A short primer on private-sector workers’ access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.
Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States
A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs across 13 states and Washington, DC.
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.
Not All Paid Leave Policies Are Equal
A new report concludes that newer voluntary, optional paid leave policies in several states are not leading to coverage.
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.