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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.”

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.

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.

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."

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."

The Biden White House Is Finally Acting Like It Gets It

More of this, please.

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.

Fear and Despair Are Motivating Me This Election Cycle

“There are always the tiniest rays of hope, if you know where to look.”

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.

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.

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.

Yuh-Line Niou Wants to Become the First Openly Autistic Congressperson

“I believe that every single issue is a disability issue.”

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.

Anti-Abortion Rep. Cuellar is Now Going After Workers

So why did mainstream Democrats back him so hard?

Why It’s So Difficult to Sue Gun Manufacturers

A 2005 law allows the gun industry to avoid accountability.

Congress Staffers Got Arrested in Sit-in at Sen. Schumer’s Office

The Democratic staffers want party leaders to keep fighting for climate policy.