This Mother’s Day, Let’s Make Space for Real Stories of Moms On Screen
As parents continue to struggle without paid leave and child care options, entertainment can point toward a better future.
Culture
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Re-Scripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care
Hollywood can drive progress by showing that managing work & family care is hard—a new initiative is helping bring this struggle to screen.
With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Under Attack, Focus on Fairness
Creating fair systems for hiring, evaluating and promoting workers benefits both people and businesses
For Black Mothers, Doulas Can Make All the Difference
Tonya Abari’s birth story shows the impact of doula care on Black maternal health, as proposed Medicaid cuts threaten vital support.
Manar Morales on Creating Flexible Work Cultures
Manar Morales shares with Brigid Schulte the five-step process to creating flexible work cultures
Siri Chilazi on How to Make Work Fair
With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion under attack, how can work places ensure everyone can thrive? We share strategies.
U.S. Women and the Mental Load: Carrying the Weight of Caregiving
As stress mounts for mothers and caregivers, Haley Swenson examines whether the mental load and emotional labor they carry is sustainable.
Celebrating the Power of Words: Poems from New America Fellows Clint Smith and Sarah Kay
Explore the powerful poetry of Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.
Why Did a Think Tank Make a Text-Based Game?
This new interactive aims to help players better grasp the day-to-day reality for struggling families like those of Kiarica Schields.
Holding onto Hope in 2025: Why Long-Term Policy Solutions Still Matter
Eddy Conroy shares why doing the important policy work keeps him optimistic about a better future for Americans beyond Trump’s second term.
A New Era for Captain America: Navigating Patriotism and Identity in a “Brave New World”
Marvel’s latest had a lucrative opening weekend. Ted Johnson and Joe Wilkes discuss its success in navigating today’s political landscape.
The Future of Birth Control Access
A Q&A with an OB/GYN about concerns that birth control access will become more restricted in the future.
Behind the Lens: Filmmakers Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat on Sugarcane
Filmmakers and Fellows Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat discuss Sugarcane, a documentary honoring Indigenous resilience and history.
Experiment No. 38: Using AI for Homework Help
You aren't alone. These technologies can help.
Moms Have Enough to Worry About
AI raises all kinds of questions for parents and kids. Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey is here to help.