The Great Refusal: A New Vision of Resistance
In The Great Refusal, Casey Gerald offers an iconoclastic reframe of resistance and rebellion to meet the current moment and remake the wo…
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The Sounds of Change: Josh Kun on Music, Migration, and the Power of Listening
Class of 2027 New America Fellow Josh Kun previews his forthcoming book on music and migration.
Care Innovation Hub
The Care Innovation Hub is a living collection of the people, programs, and policies redefining what care looks like in America — from child care a…
Joe Posner on What’s Going Right in America
New America Fellow Joe Posner spoke about his new YouTube channel, Dream On.
Grace M. Cho on Dreams, Ancestors, and the War That Made Her
New America Fellow Grace M. Cho spoke about her forthcoming book We Will Go to Jinju.
To Appeal to “Middle America,” Creatives and Studios Should Focus on Authentic Work, Family, and Care Stories
Rural, Midwestern, and Southern U.S. Viewers Want to See Work and Family Issues on Screen
In a segmented media and cultural environment, the demand for relatable work-family depictions is universal.…
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.