The Thread
Where policy, equity, and culture come together
America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
What Comes After the Epstein Files: A Q&A with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
In a Well-Being Economy, Time Isn’t Money—It’s Care
Editor’s Picks
The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
The Dilemma of Jury Duty in Trump and Jeanine Pirro’s DC
How Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Might Change Our Thinking on Nuclear War
On-Screen Representation Means More Than Just Identity. It’s Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Context.
How to Protect Your Privacy Online: Five Tips from Tech Policy Experts
Is Trump Really a Fascist? Examining the Controversial Claim
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Centering Communities of Color for Better Policymaking
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Chicago and The Chicago Community Trust partnership is learning from local communities to fight the growing racial wealth gap.
Changing the Face of National Security
Meet the organization working to pave the way for more women of color to be critical voices and leaders in the fields of peace and security.
Cybersecurity Clinics Create Online Defense for the Public Good
With a looming threat, university-based cybersecurity clinics can play a critical role in protecting the most vulnerable.
Engaging Non-English Speakers for a More Equitable Democracy
U.S. democracy fails on its promise to provide equal representation, but electoral reforms are taking shape to create real change.
Moving Beyond GDP to Measure Well-Being
The United States still largely relies on economic measures as national well-being indicators, but there are more meaningful metrics.
The Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½n University: The University–Think Tank Partnership
Anne-Marie Slaughter and Michael Crow discuss the innovative university-think tank partnership and the impact they’ve had together.
The End of Roe v. Wade Must Force a Reckoning about Our Families’ Futures
With the Supreme Court overturning the landmark 1973 decision, the looming concerns and needs for families require urgent intervention.
Collaborating to Build a More Equitable Digital Future
Various Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ programs work together to achieve an equitable and inclusive digital transformation for everyone.
The Ultimate Queer National Security Book List
Five essential must-read LGBTQ+ books for your national security reading list during Pride and beyond.
Juneteenth: Young, Black, & Free(ish)
This year, we look at what’s changed (and what hasn’t) since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, and our own racial equity journey.