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Can This 26-Year-Old Activist Unseat a 26-Year Congressional Incumbent?

There are currently no black men under 35 in the U.S. Congress. Robert Emmons wants to change that.

The Cherokee Nation Nominated a Delegate to Congress

The tribe’s chief says it’s guaranteed in treaties with the U.S. government.

Why This Texas Democrat Is Running for Congress Against Her Former Boss

Jessica Cisneros wants to defeat Henry Cuellar for opposing abortion and accepting private prison donations.

Why Are So Many Republicans Retiring From Congress?

Since January, 12 House Republicans have said they’re stepping down.

AOC Blasted Mitch McConnell Over a Creepy Photo of His Supporters

"Are you paying for young men to practice groping & choking members of Congress?"

What Democrats Could Gain From Impeachment

It could give the liberal-left alliance something to rally around.

It's Time For White Lawmakers to Stand Up Against Racism

Including you, Nancy Pelosi.

'Send Her Back': Why The Ugly Trump Rally Chant Was So Frightening To Me

A Palestinian Muslim teen recounts how he felt watching Trump fans tell Rep. Omar to go back to Somalia.

Domestic Workers Want Their Own Bill of Rights from Congress

“We are the workers who live in the shadows. Well, not anymore."

The Democratic Party Isn't Helping Me Defeat an Anti-Abortion Congressman

The party's opposition to primary challengers disproportionately affects women and candidates of color.

Trump’s Racist Tweets Are Proof of the Squad’s Power

Being a part of efforts to change our society often means dealing with backlash from those invested in seeing oppressive systems remain in place.

Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar Want to Cancel All Student Debt

They've teamed up with Pramila Jayapal on a proposal to tax Wall Street.

This Broadway Show Asks Young Women If We Should Toss the Constitution

“Join the conversation, and you're the one who can change things.”

AOC Is Still Calling Out Misogynist Trolls In Her Twitter Mentions

“I could win a Nobel Prize in Physics & they’d still call me dumb."

AOC Said the GOP Tried to "Silence" Lauren Underwood for Her Immigration Callout

Ocasio-Cortez commended Underwood for not backing down.

Netflix's New AOC Documentary Might Make You Want to Riot

Or you might want to run for office.

AOC Is Joining Rashida Tlaib's Call for Impeachment

"The report squarely puts this on our doorstep.”

Ilhan Omar and AOC Called Out Right-Wing Attacks and Death Threats

“This puts me in danger every time."

Meet the OG AOC, Elizabeth Holtzman

"A young woman out on the streets, taking on an icon."

Someone Left an Islamophobic Note for Ilhan Omar on Rashida Tlaib's Door

"Stop the fear mongering and blatant lies."