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Donald Trump Has Been Acquitted in His Impeachment Trial
The expected took place as senators voted to find Trump not guilty.
By Lucy Diavolo
These Democrats Weren't Having Trump's State of the Union
From boycotts to torn speeches, here's what went down.
By Kaylen Ralph
Ihssane Leckey Is Running To Make Congress Look More Like Her
The Massachusetts candidate is as an immigrant, Muslim, and sexual violence survivor.
By Andrea Sahouri
Ilhan Omar Is Clowning Trump With Her Re-Election Campaign
"Send her back ... to Congress."
By Lucy Diavolo
Mitch McConnell Has a New Impeachment-Related Nickname
Critics attacked "Midnight Mitch" for his role in the Senate impeachment trial.
By Lucy Diavolo
Democrats Love Black Women — Until It's Time to Elect Us
We’re the party’s strongest voting bloc. So help us out.
By Kina Collins
Tulsi Gabbard Is "Standing in the Center" of Impeachment Vote Backlash
“We’re sent here to lead.”
By Lucy Diavolo
Donald Trump Is Officially Impeached
But not removed from office. Here’s what happens next.
By Lucy Diavolo
Katie Hill Worries Her Scandal Could Keep Young Women Out of Politics
“There’s a whole generation of us who have pictures that could be compromising.”
By Lucy Diavolo
Why I'm Conflicted About Katie Hill's Resignation From Congress
So many male politicians have gotten away with so much worse.
By James Factora
The Democrats' Big New College Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Activists say the College Affordability Act is just tinkering at the margins.
By Zach Schermele
Lawmakers Schooled Mark Zuckerberg in Congressional Hearing
“This is straight out of an episode of Black Mirror.”
By Lucy Diavolo
Black and Brown Politicians Led the Way on Impeaching Trump
Maxine Waters opens up about how Congress finally got on board with impeachment.
By Lincoln Anthony Blades
Remembering Elijah Cummings Through His Powerful Words
"You must have confidence in your competence."
By Lucy Diavolo
Morgan Harper Has a Plan to "Reset" Politics for the Next Generation
“The only way that you can truly be down for people, for communities, is to not take money from corporations.”
By Emma Roller
Greta Thunberg Fist-Bumped Obama Before Her Congressional Testimony
"You and me, we're a team."
By Lucy Diavolo
Running for Office With Student Loans Is Practically Impossible
If we want more young women in office, we need student debt forgiveness and Medicare for All.
By Monica Klein
Jon Ossoff Has a Message for Those Who Think He's Too Young to Be a Senator
The 32-year-old wants to recapture his position as a beacon of hope for the anti-Trump resistance.
By Seamus Kirst
Elizabeth Warren’s Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get More Women in Government
Via notes, texts and invitations to tea at her D.C. apartment, the 2020 Democrat is trying to convince more women to run — and help them win.
By Lauren Young