Marcia Chatelain on History as a Tool for Activism
New America 2017 Fellow Marcia Chatelain spoke about her book, Franchise.
Culture
Experiment No. 27: Swapping Alone Time
For Working Parents and Child Care Providers, Help Cannot Come Fast Enough
Covid-19 continues to wreck the childcare industry and hinder parents’ ability to balance work and life.
President-Elect Biden’s American Rescue Plan Treats “Paid Leave As a Foundational Requirement for Rescue, Relief and Recovery”
Across the Political Spectrum, Workers Need Paid Leave Now
Large majorities across the political spectrum support paid family and medical leave, so why won’t Congress act?
A Bold Policy Agenda for Child Care
For far too long, child care has been overlooked, underfunded, and deprioritized. That must change.
Letting Emergency Paid Leave Lapse is Unconscionable Choice as “Dark Winter” Looms—Congressional Leaders Must Act
Congress’ inaction creates barriers to safety, security and the healthy functioning of households, businesses, schools and communities.
Experiment No. 26: Flip the Script
Crisis Conversations: Essential stories—and essential lessons—from a year in crisis
Host Brigid Schulte is joined by other members of the Better Life Lab on this episode on Crisis Conversations.