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Stop the Violent Crackdowns on Social Movements
“It’s time our government responded to popular social movements with an ear, instead of a boot,” Rep. Cori Bush says.
By Rep. Cori Bush
48,000 Wisconsin Voters Sent Biden a Message. What Happens Now?
“Without Wisconsin, you’re not going to win this election.”
By Jane Houseal
Young People Are Calling BS on Arguments Fueling the Potential TikTok Ban
“Politicians are really just scared that they can’t control the narrative anymore.”
By Fortesa Latifi
Meet the Students Running the Nation’s Largest Youth Poll
“No other pollster understands our generation better than we do.”
By Zoe Yu
Rep. Summer Lee Knew Dark Money Would Challenge Her Second Election Race
"We attract those types of people who really want to keep progressive Black women voices out of Congress."
By Lydia McFarlane
Remembering When the Government Kind of Almost Confiscated Guns
Our history could have looked very different.
By Ben Tumin
Why Threats Against Members of Congress Are Driving More Security Spending
The rules around campaign funds — and the levels of threat faced by elected women of color — are in the spotlight as the Justice Department investigates spending by Rep. Cori Bush.
By Darreonna Davis, The 19th
A Complete Guide to All the Republicans Running for President in 2024
There is already a surprising number….
By Rachel Janfaza
Right-Wingers Celebrate Claudine Gay's Resignation From Harvard
After accusations of antisemitism and being cleared of “research misconduct,” Harvard president Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday.
By Lex McMenamin
Was Ziwe's Interview With George Santos Iconic? A Highlight Reel.
In which George Santos explains the only way to get him to go away is to stop inviting him to your gigs.
By Fortesa Latifi
Is Biden Risking 2024 Over No Israel Ceasefire? Some Youth Groups Say Yes
When asked about the chances of a ceasefire in Gaza during a press conference, Biden reportedly replied, “None. No possibility.”
By Lex McMenamin
Maxwell Frost on Ron DeSantis, Hopes for a Progressive Florida, and the Power of Collective Movement
In this op-ed, Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost explains how a progressive Florida does and will continue to exist.
By Maxwell Frost
Speaker Mike Johnson’s Record on Abortion Proves How Dangerous He Is for Reproductive Rights
In this op-ed, co-chair of American Bridge 21st Century and former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards explains why Mike Johnson is dangerous for the reproductive rights movement.
By Cecile Richards
Democrats Divided Over Israel Ceasefire Calls
Some voters are planning to withhold votes for Biden in 2024 over it.
By Lex McMenamin
What to Know About Mike Johnson, the New Speaker of the House
Johnson is a conservative Louisiana lawmaker known for his opposition to abortion and LGBTQ+ rights.
By Emma Specter
Congress
George Santos Is Apparently Still Telling Tall Tales, This Time About Kidnapping
Even as he faces 23 criminal counts and possible expulsion from Congress, the man cannot stop telling the most absurd lies.
By Bess Levin
Meet the Gen Z Candidates Running for Congress in 2024
Isaiah Martin, Cheyenne Hunt, and Joe Vogel, three Gen Z Democratic candidates for Congress, tell Teen Vogue why they’re running.
By Rachel Janfaza
The GOP Speaker of the House Chaos Is Just a Preview of What's to Come
Jim Jordan’s bid for Speaker of the House is failing, and it represents the how the GOP has prioritized personal interest over governing.
By Rebecca Fishbein
Congress
Jim Jordan Lost the Speaker Vote – Again – But He Says He's Still Trying
His refusal to bow out after losing a second Speaker vote is exposing the majority party's inability to govern.
By Abigail Tracy
State Sen. Kim Jackson on Making History As the First Openly LGBTQ+ Senator in Georgia
"I wish that there were other people who could do it with me. So there is that pressure. But it's also a gift."
By Fortesa Latifi