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Alaska's Alyse Galvin Will Take on the Longest-Sitting U.S. Representative
Galvin will face off with Don Young, who has represented Alaska since 1973.
By Christianna Silva
Meet Cathy Myers, the Former Teacher Who Wants to Clean Up Paul Ryan's Mess
She's running for Ryan's seat in the House of Representatives.
By Elly Belle
A Republican Congressman Is Fighting His Party for a Carbon Tax
Florida's Carlos Curbelo is a vocal minority in his party.
By Sarah Mearhoff
A Republican Congressman Complained He Can't Use "Slut" as an Insult
Recordings of Rep. Jason Lewis include attacks on health insurance covering birth control.
By Jewel Wicker
Teens Are Leading 3 Days of Climate Change Activism in D.C.
“We’ve run out of time to wait for our elected officials to handle the climate issue”
By Melissa Walker
Taylor Swift's Rumored Visit to Capitol Hill Drew a Crowd of Congressional Staffers
Must've been a slow afternoon.
By Lucy Diavolo
I Became a Foster Care Activist to Fight for People Like Me
Change may not come overnight, but it’s important for us to speak out.
By Tanisha Saunders
The Facebook Testimony Reveals Just How Out of Touch Congress Is With American Life
Social media shouldn’t be this hard to understand.
By Lauren Duca
When Mr. Zuckerberg Went to Washington
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent two days in Congressional hearings.
By Christianna Silva
Mark Zuckerberg Is Going to Testify Before Members of Congress Facebook Has Given Money To
The donations total almost $1 million.
By Linley Sanders
A Deal for DACA Has Stalled Between Democrats and the White House
A potential deal would have extended DACA in exchange for border wall funding.
By Beatrice Dupuy
Women in Congress Are Wearing Black to Trump's State of the Union to Fight Sexual Misconduct
But they say the act "is not about Donald Trump."
By Emma Sarran Webster
Legislators Introduced a ME TOO Bill to Change Sexual Harassment in Congress
They want accountability.
By Cassandra Stone
A Record Breaking Number of Women Are Running for Congress
Look for them in 2018.
By Brittney McNamara
This Congresswoman Said Showing Cleavage Is an "Invitation" for Sexual Harassment
Spoiler alert: it's not.
By Brittney McNamara
These Women Want Trump Held Accountable for His Alleged Sexual Misconduct
They're calling for an official investigation.
By Lauren Rearick
A Hero Congresswoman Just Shut Down a Mansplainer in the Best Way
Rep. Pramila Jayapal was not having it.
By Araceli Cruz
How 3 States Could Change Leaders BEFORE 2018
If you live in Montana, South Carolina, or Georgia, pay attention!
By Emma Sarran Webster