The Thread
Where policy, equity, and culture come together
Becoming America: Marielena Hincapié on Writing Her Family’s Immigration Story
The Night Shift at Reykjavik: What ‘The Brink of War’ Tells Us about Arms Control
Could the Iran War Accelerate the Energy Transition?
What’s In Your Wallet? If You’re a Parent, It Should Be a Library Card.
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
The Rooney Rule Didn’t Solve the NFL’s Hiring Issues
In the NFL, the representation gap between Black players and leadership is wide, but does the Rooney Rule actually encourage diversity?
Could Abbott Elementary Fix Our Schools?
The new sitcom Abbott Elementary gives us a look into the disparities of public schools, can it bring about real change?
In it for the Long Haul: Karen Levy on Workplace Surveillance in Trucking
With truckers’ autonomy on the line, job surveillance is changing the trucking industry in America.
The Double Burden of the Black Hustle
The government has never been good at supporting those working to make ends meet, forcing hustle to become an integral part of Black culture
Our Three Futures
If the future of American democracy feels uncertain, that’s because it is. Lee Drutman explains three potential scenarios for the future.
Black Panther: T’Challa’s Legacy
Four years since its premiere, Black Panther’s impact has only grown but with its sequel incoming many are asking: What about T’Challa?
The Endless Consequences of Endless War
In the documentary If You Can Ever Get Back, the filmmakers invite viewers into conversations and questions about the post-9/11 wars.
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.