congress
Can This 26-Year-Old Activist Unseat a 26-Year Congressional Incumbent?
There are currently no black men under 35 in the U.S. Congress. Robert Emmons wants to change that.
By Rachel Janfaza
The Cherokee Nation Nominated a Delegate to Congress
The tribe’s chief says it’s guaranteed in treaties with the U.S. government.
By Lucy Diavolo
Why This Texas Democrat Is Running for Congress Against Her Former Boss
Jessica Cisneros wants to defeat Henry Cuellar for opposing abortion and accepting private prison donations.
By Caitlin Cruz
Why Are So Many Republicans Retiring From Congress?
Since January, 12 House Republicans have said they’re stepping down.
By Kaylen Ralph
AOC Blasted Mitch McConnell Over a Creepy Photo of His Supporters
"Are you paying for young men to practice groping & choking members of Congress?"
By Lucy Diavolo
What Democrats Could Gain From Impeachment
It could give the liberal-left alliance something to rally around.
By Lucy Diavolo
It's Time For White Lawmakers to Stand Up Against Racism
Including you, Nancy Pelosi.
By Jenn M. Jackson
'Send Her Back': Why The Ugly Trump Rally Chant Was So Frightening To Me
A Palestinian Muslim teen recounts how he felt watching Trump fans tell Rep. Omar to go back to Somalia.
By Ahmad Ibsais
Domestic Workers Want Their Own Bill of Rights from Congress
“We are the workers who live in the shadows. Well, not anymore."
By Katelyn Burns
The Democratic Party Isn't Helping Me Defeat an Anti-Abortion Congressman
The party's opposition to primary challengers disproportionately affects women and candidates of color.
By Marie Newman
Trump’s Racist Tweets Are Proof of the Squad’s Power
Being a part of efforts to change our society often means dealing with backlash from those invested in seeing oppressive systems remain in place.
By Lucy Diavolo
Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar Want to Cancel All Student Debt
They've teamed up with Pramila Jayapal on a proposal to tax Wall Street.
By Lucy Diavolo
This Broadway Show Asks Young Women If We Should Toss the Constitution
“Join the conversation, and you're the one who can change things.”
By Naveen Kumar
AOC Is Still Calling Out Misogynist Trolls In Her Twitter Mentions
“I could win a Nobel Prize in Physics & they’d still call me dumb."
By Jameelah Nasheed
AOC Said the GOP Tried to "Silence" Lauren Underwood for Her Immigration Callout
Ocasio-Cortez commended Underwood for not backing down.
By Kaylen Ralph
Netflix's New AOC Documentary Might Make You Want to Riot
Or you might want to run for office.
By Lucy Diavolo
AOC Is Joining Rashida Tlaib's Call for Impeachment
"The report squarely puts this on our doorstep.”
By Lucy Diavolo
Ilhan Omar and AOC Called Out Right-Wing Attacks and Death Threats
“This puts me in danger every time."
By Lucy Diavolo
Meet the OG AOC, Elizabeth Holtzman
"A young woman out on the streets, taking on an icon."
By Lucy Diavolo
Someone Left an Islamophobic Note for Ilhan Omar on Rashida Tlaib's Door
"Stop the fear mongering and blatant lies."
By Lucy Diavolo