In a Well-Being Economy, Time Isn’t Money—It’s Care
Anna Mercury explores measuring time in care & why well-being may mean surrendering control to biological, ecological, and relational tempos.
People- and Family-Centered Policy
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.
Dialogue over Division: A CivicSpace Year in Review
CivicSpace has chosen dialogue over division in 2025 and reflects on our impact.
Beyond Outreach: Making Tax Credits Easier to Claim
Systemic and practical barriers — more than awareness of tax credits — are the main reasons that people don’t file taxes.
2025 in Review
To date, the New Practice Lab has supported over 2.8 million Americans
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.
Happy 2026! Our team is starting the year by listening to parents.
The New Practice Lab is starting 2026 by fielding a largest-of-its-kind parent survey
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.
From Law to Launch: Steps to Build a New Paid Leave Program
It can take several years after a law passes to deliver paid leave benefits. This story explains why.