Jay Newton-Small

Newton-Small, a TIME contributor, is the CEO of MemoryWell and author of Broad Influence

Recent Articles

How to Keep Alzheimer’s From Bringing About the Zombie Apocalypse

I tried to kill my father for years. To be fair, I was following his wishes. He’d made it clear that when he no longer recognized me, when he could no longer talk, when the...

By Jay Newton-Small November 20, 2019

The First 2020 Democratic Primary Debate Will Almost Certainly Skip A Key Healthcare Issue

Gracyn Robinson is a single mom of three. The 48-year-old worries about putting her kids through school, paying her rent and maintaining her job security as an interior designer for senior centers. But, on top...

By Jay Newton-Small June 26, 2019

A Growing American Crisis: Who Will Care for the Baby Boomers?

Tens of millions of caregivers are already unpaid and overwhelmed

By Jay Newton-Small February 15, 2019

Silicon Valley Is a Boys Club. But This City Is Surprisingly Good for Women in Tech

"Here women-run companies can grow big"

By Jay Newton-Small February 27, 2018

What Happens When Women Reach a Critical Mass of Influence

If it seems like the structures that enable sexism are exploding, that's because they scientifically are, according to the theory of critical mass. When women reached 20% in the Senate, they went after the Pentagon...

By Jay Newton-Small November 9, 2017

Why So Many Women Abandoned Hillary Clinton

The candidate expected—and needed—them to elect America's first female president

By Jay Newton-Small November 10, 2016

Why Donald Trump Has Already Lost

His support amongst white women is cratering

By Jay Newton-Small October 17, 2016

Here’s What Happens If the Electoral College Ties

It's unlikely, but still possible

By Jay Newton-Small and Chris Wilson September 8, 2016

Here's Why Zika Funding Is Stalled

Correction appended, Sept. 6, 2016 The U.S. Senate came back on Tuesday from its longest summer recess in 60 years and the first thing it did was fail to pass a bill to address the...

By Jay Newton-Small September 6, 2016

Congress Returns to a Stalemate Over Spending

In an election year, Congress’s work traditionally dwindles to one job: keeping the government running. This year is no exception, but with Washington more polarized than ever even doing that one thing is looking increasingly...

By Jay Newton-Small September 6, 2016
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