2018 midterms
9 Celebs Explain Why This Year's Midterm Elections Matter
"A lot of people’s lives (especially queer folx and people of color) are at risk in these sneaky little pockets so PLEASE REGISTER."
By Lauren Rearick
Andrew Gillum Delivered the Racist Callout Dunk of the Century to Ron DeSantis
"I’m not calling Mr. DeSantis a racist. I’m simply saying the racists believe he’s a racist.”
By Jameelah Nasheed
6 Senate Races That Need Your Attention
November 6 is coming up fast — get ready to vote.
By Marilyn La Jeunesse
As a Transgender Person, State Laws Changed the Course of My Life
I needed to be in a place that had resources and legal protections in place for me.
By Lucy Diavolo
Arkansas Women Are Running to Reclaim the State From Trump
“We're literally already making history just because we're doing anything.”
By Linley Sanders
Abby Finkenauer Is a Model of the Working-Class Democrat
“She’s not a normal politician — she resonates with working folks."
By Sarah Mucha
Trump Said the Republican Who Body-Slammed a Reporter Is "My Kind of Guy"
His campaign rhetoric attacking the press hasn't changed since 2016.
By Christianna Silva
Attica Scott Could Be Kentucky's First Black Governor
Kentucky may be a red state, but Rep. Scott says “voters are demanding someone who has a backbone.”
By Alex Brown
I Promise This Link Isn't a Prank to Get You to Register to Vote
But would it be so bad if it was?
By Dan Barna
Here's Every State with Marijuana on the Ballot in the 2018 Midterms
There are 8 states where voting could have an impact on pot policy this fall.
By Adryan Corcione
Marsha Blackburn Tried to Clap Back at Taylor Swift for Her Instagram Post
Is Marsha Blackburn the new Katy Perry?
By Christianna Silva
Dear Democrats, There's No Room for Cowardice in 2018 OR 2020
The soul of the nation is at stake.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Democrats Are Fighting Ohio's Voter-Roll Purges and Their Impact on Black People
“We always figured you needed a movement."
By Jewel Wicker
Dear Susan Collins, the Kavanaugh Vote Was Your Chance to Do the Right Thing — and You Blew It
Sincerely, your disgruntled constituent.
By Kate Gardner
Voter Registration Spiked After Taylor Swift's Instagram Post
Vote.org says it's seen a major surge after her post.
By Christianna Silva
Taylor Swift Getting Political Is a Sign of the Post-Kavanaugh Times
Look what you made her do.
By Lily Herman
I Am a Bisexual Teen Volunteer for an LGBTQ Candidate and I’m Frustrated With How We’re Both Treated
It stings.
By Leah Winters
The Man Who Helped Legalize Gay Marriage in Utah Is Running for State Senate
Derek Kitchen wants to serve in the same legislature that once denied his right to marry.
By Savannah Behrmann
Chris Evans and Zoë Kravitz Remembered Their "First Times" for the Sake of Democracy
It's not what you think.
By Dan Barna