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The People Slut-Shaming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a Dance Video Are Only Making Her More Likable
It backfired in a big way.
By Brittney McNamara
Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Said Her Mom Will Cut Off Your Head
"You won't even know you're bleeding."
By Emily Bloch
Congress's New Bad Girls' Caucus Didn't Come to Play
Hopefully, the legislature will never be the same.
By Lucy Diavolo
Rashida Tlaib Will Wear a Traditional Palestinian Gown to Be Sworn Into Congress
She says she’s doing it for her mother.
By Alyssa Hardy
Congress Can Use Taxpayer Money in Sexual Harassment Settlements — But That Could Change
They’re allowed to do WHAT?
By Lucy Diavolo
Ayanna Pressley Gave a POWERFUL Speech Before She Heads to Congress
“I wanted to fight for girls, not be their voice, but to lift up their voices.”
By Christianna Silva
In a Historically Uncommon Move for a Democrat, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Will Pay Her Interns
"Time to walk the walk."
By Christianna Silva
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar Accidentally Wore the Same Outfit to Congressional Orientation
"Full twin mode with my partner in justice."
By Alyssa Hardy
Ilhan Omar Wants to Change the Outdated Rule That Bans Hijab in Congress
"No one puts a scarf on my head but me. It’s my choice — one protected by the first amendment."
By Alyssa Hardy
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Had the Perfect Response to a Reporter Shaming Her for Wearing a Suit
The Congressmember-Elect has already been subjected to sexist scrutiny.
By Alyssa Hardy
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Showed Support for Activists Protesting Her Boss, Nancy Pelosi
“It’s not just about confrontation but about real meaningful unity behind our goals.”
By Emily Bloch
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Having a Very Millennial Problem Finding a Place in D.C.
As in, she can't afford to yet.
By Caitlin Wolper
Congresswoman-Elect Ilhan Omar Refuses to Entertain Islamophobia
“I don’t really give space to people who are attacking me based on my identities.”
By Azmia Ricchuito
Women Won in Record-Breaking Numbers in the 2018 Midterms
“This isn’t a moment, it is a movement for justice, equality and what is right for this country.”
By Christianna Silva
Rashida Tlaib Is Officially the First Muslim Woman Elected to the U.S. Congress
Hers was the first of two key races featuring female Muslim candidates called.
By Kaylen Ralph
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
These 8 Men Prove That Sexual Misconduct Allegations Have Long Been a Part of U.S. Politics
From Grover Cleveland to Brett Kavanaugh, here's how politicians survived scandals.
By Emily Bloch
Marsha Blackburn Tried to Clap Back at Taylor Swift for Her Instagram Post
Is Marsha Blackburn the new Katy Perry?
By Christianna Silva
A Republican Congressman's Siblings Endorsed His Opponent in Scathing Videos
"It would be difficult to see my brother as anything but a racist.”
By Emma Sarran Webster
The Head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Called Out Trump SO Thoroughly
Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out why she can't celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this president.
By Denise Garcia