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Imagine If There Were More Young People in Office

Congress is one of the oldest on average in recent history. That matters.

John Fetterman Is Here for the Memes — and for Pennsylvania

“It feels like Dr. Oz’s entire campaign platform is that I had a stroke,” Fetterman tells Teen Vogue.

What the Democratic Party Is Missing About Young Voters

We surveyed 1,173 young voters ahead of the midterms. Here’s what we found.
2022 Elections

Republican Candidates Are Refusing to Commit to Accepting the Results of the Midterms

In several governor and Senate races across the country.

Understanding the Ableist Discourse Around John Fetterman’s Stroke

Of course, someone who requires closed captioning is capable of holding elected office.

What’s Driving the Surge in Voter Registration?

In battleground states like Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona.
Politics

Senator Lindsey Graham Wants a National Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks

Even some Republicans are ticked off.

The Senate Will Decide the Future of Same-Sex Marriage

If it receives 60 votes, the Respect for Marriage Act would federally protect same-sex and interracial marriage.

Jennifer Lawrence Calls Senate Candidate J.D. Vance A "Rich Tw*t"

"I mean, I’m a rich tw*t, but I’m not running for office pretending that I’m not."
Midterms

Republican Candidates Get Defensive About Their Own Anti-Abortion Views

Some have gone from calling abortion activism “demonic" to backing “reasonable” compromises on access.

It’s Time to Fight Like Hell for Stacey Abrams

Abrams is running to defeat far-right, anti-abortion Georgia governor Brian Kemp.

Young People Made Biden’s Signature Climate Bill Possible

“It shows that organizing works and activism works.”
New York Primary

How New York’s Primary Elections Became a Big Mess

Younger progressives faced fierce challenges.

A 22-Year-Old’s Tweet Helped Fuel $500K in Donations for John Fetterman

An awkward video of Senate candidate Dr. Oz prompted huge donations to his opponent.

Biden's Signing the IRA. What's Actually In It?

Spoiler: A lot of compromises.

Why Joe Biden Should Not Run in 2024

Yes, his age is part of it. But the answer is deeper than that.

The Senate Has Passed a Historic Bill Addressing Climate Change

It's the most significant legislative action against climate change in U.S. history.

How You Can Fight for Abortion Rights Right Now

Waiting until November isn’t an option.
Climate

Joe Manchin Won't Be Able to 'Look His Own Grandchildren in the Eyes'

The conservative Democrat blew up the party's best chance to pass climate change legislation.

Ro Khanna Wants Democrats to Show Voters They Can Govern

“We have to do everything we can in the next six months.”