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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.

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.

How Big Business Is Forcing Millions of Us Into Debt

These are the vampire businesses screwing us over.

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.
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.

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."
Congress

George Santos Said He’s “Pretty Much” Denying Wild New Criminal Charges

Meanwhile, a group of New York Republicans is introducing a resolution to boot him from Congress.

Andy Ngô and Ann Coulter Think It’s Cool to Dunk on the Dead

People don’t need right-wing social media campaigns against their loved ones who have died, regardless of their politics, thanks.

Progress Isn’t Guaranteed. We Need to Learn From Protests of the Past

Ben Tumin and Vincent Bevins on the important lessons for a new generation of protesters.

Why Gen-Z Students and Activists Are Going to Bat for Libraries

From right-wing attacks to defunding threats library activism is more important than ever.

Kevin McCarthy Is No Longer the Speaker of the House

The House voted to oust Kevin McCarthy, making him the first-ever to be removed from the position.
Senate

Gavin Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Feinstein's Seat

Butler is the president of EMILY's List.

Government Shutdown 2023: What Does It Mean?

A 45-day extension was passed to avoid a government shutdown. Here's what happens now.

The Right-Wing War on “Woke” Is Still Dominating the GOP Primary

Despite policies weaponizing the word “woke,” Republicans wouldn't say it in the last debate.

18 Sunrise Activists Arrested for Occupying McCarthy's Office: "The GOP Hates Gen Z"

"The GOP can try to run from the problems... but Gen Z will not stand for that."

Sylvia Swayne's Special Election Campaign Has a Lot of Firsts

Both for her and for the state of Alabama.

What It Feels Like to Be a Teen in Solitary Confinement

Ending the practice is a big deal for juvenile justice reform.

How This 11-Hour Filibuster Changed the Fight for Abortion Rights

"A very, very small minority of voters of extreme right-wing interests are dictating the outcome of who represents us."

The United States Is a Gerontocracy

Here’s what that means.

Boots Riley Got Radicalized at 14 by a Group of Teen-Girl Organizers

"There's always an opening where the management and bosses don't know what to do, and we're right there right now."