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New America Foundation Weekly Wonk

Latest articles by New America Foundation Weekly Wonk

Climate
The real reason tensions are rising in the South China SeaThe real reason tensions are rising in the South China Sea
Climate

It’s not all about oil.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Books
The race to build the better battery the world desperately needsThe race to build the better battery the world desperately needs
Books

Better storage is the key frontier in building a new energy paradigm.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
The underrepresentation of women in foreign policy is a huge problemThe underrepresentation of women in foreign policy is a huge problem
Politics

Across six major DC think tanks exactly zero women spoke at more than 150 events on the Middle East.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
The case for paternity leaveThe case for paternity leave
Politics

Papa does preach — and he also changes diapers.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
It’s time to start talking about pregnancy discriminationIt’s time to start talking about pregnancy discrimination
Politics

An enormous and growing problem in the American workplace.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Culture
The State of the Union as NetflixThe State of the Union as Netflix
Culture

Making an old ritual work in an on-demand world.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
One is not born, but rather becomes, a citizenOne is not born, but rather becomes, a citizen
Politics

What should civic participation in the digital age look like?

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
What you should know about the ABLE ActWhat you should know about the ABLE Act
Politics

A boon to the disabled that still leaves too many out in the cold.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
Why Congress is broken: tax extenders editionWhy Congress is broken: tax extenders edition
Politics

The gimmicks are just too good to give up.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Religion
The cult of kiddie dangerThe cult of kiddie danger
Religion

It’s time to stop terrifying ourselves about our kids.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk