senate
Imagine If There Were More Young People in Office
Congress is one of the oldest on average in recent history. That matters.
By Layla Zaidane
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.
By Lex McMenamin
What the Democratic Party Is Missing About Young Voters
We surveyed 1,173 young voters ahead of the midterms. Here’s what we found.
By Fortesa Latifi
2022 Elections
Republican Candidates Are Refusing to Commit to Accepting the Results of the Midterms
In several governor and Senate races across the country.
By Kelly Rissman
Understanding the Ableist Discourse Around John Fetterman’s Stroke
Of course, someone who requires closed captioning is capable of holding elected office.
By Sarah Blahovec
What’s Driving the Surge in Voter Registration?
In battleground states like Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona.
By Fortesa Latifi
Politics
Senator Lindsey Graham Wants a National Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks
Even some Republicans are ticked off.
By Elizabeth Logan
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.
By James Factora
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."
By Lex McMenamin
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.
By Caleb Ecarma
It’s Time to Fight Like Hell for Stacey Abrams
Abrams is running to defeat far-right, anti-abortion Georgia governor Brian Kemp.
By Jameelah Nasheed
Young People Made Biden’s Signature Climate Bill Possible
“It shows that organizing works and activism works.”
By Fortesa Latifi
New York Primary
How New York’s Primary Elections Became a Big Mess
Younger progressives faced fierce challenges.
By Eric Lutz
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.
By Fortesa Latifi
Why Joe Biden Should Not Run in 2024
Yes, his age is part of it. But the answer is deeper than that.
By nia t. evans
The Senate Has Passed a Historic Bill Addressing Climate Change
It's the most significant legislative action against climate change in U.S. history.
By Liam Hess
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.
By Eric Lutz
Ro Khanna Wants Democrats to Show Voters They Can Govern
“We have to do everything we can in the next six months.”
By Samhita Mukhopadhyay