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This 1930s Law Still Allows Disabled People to Earn Less Than the Minimum Wage
"People with disabilities should be treated as equal to other people.”
By Kim Kelly
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
Before I Ran for Congress, I Struggled to Graduate High School
“I was struggling with trauma and often felt like giving up,” Delia Ramirez says.
By Teen Vogue Staff
Jennifer Lawrence Pens Vogue Essay on Importance of Voting
“Democracy seats power in the will of the people, but that only works if the people assert their will."
By Fortesa Latifi
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
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
Fear and Despair Are Motivating Me This Election Cycle
“There are always the tiniest rays of hope, if you know where to look.”
By Caroline Choi
Maxwell Frost Could Be the First Zoomer in Congress
The 25-year-old talks to Teen Vogue about working as an Uber driver while running for office, and more.
By Lex McMenamin
Bernie's Hitting The Road To Support the Labor Movement
"Now is more than ever the time to be involved," Sen. Sanders tells Teen Vogue, in advance of two rallies.
By Lex McMenamin
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
Yuh-Line Niou Wants to Become the First Openly Autistic Congressperson
“I believe that every single issue is a disability issue.”
By Teen Vogue Staff
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
Anti-Abortion Rep. Cuellar is Now Going After Workers
So why did mainstream Democrats back him so hard?
By Lex McMenamin
Why It’s So Difficult to Sue Gun Manufacturers
A 2005 law allows the gun industry to avoid accountability.
By Rep. Adam Schiff, Sofia Ongele, Sam Shlafstein, Sam Schmir, and Jack Petocz
Congress Staffers Got Arrested in Sit-in at Sen. Schumer’s Office
The Democratic staffers want party leaders to keep fighting for climate policy.
By Fortesa Latifi