politics
What a Democratic President Could Do On Climate Change Right Away
Here’s what’s possible if Donald Trump is replaced.
By Grey Moran
Shahana Hanif Wants to Be the First Muslim Woman on the New York City Council
“There's just so much more at stake here.”
By Tanaïs
What It’s Like to Be a Nurse Running for Office During a Pandemic
Phara Souffrant Forrest knows what’s ailing New York City.
By Sophie Vaughan
These Progressive Candidates Want to Transform Their Communities
“It’s going to take change at that level to really see the change we want in America.”
By Lauren Young
Revolutionary Author Rosa Luxemburg Predicted Capitalism’s Biggest Faults
Like endless war, for one.
By Simone Norman and Michael Carter
What It’s Like to Run for Office Without a Permanent Address
“Sometimes I have to sleep in my van.”
By Molly Taft
Gen Z Is the Generation Most Stressed Out by Politics
Spending all our time online and fighting for social justice is taking a toll.
By Gabrielle Drolet
Virginia’s 2019 Elections Have a Lot to Say About What Could Happen In 2020
Will we see a blue wave round two? Or sweeping GOP victories?
By Lauren Young
Getting Out the Vote Is Harder in Areas Where Young People Feel Forgotten
“The majority of young people still don’t see where they fit into that equation of activism.”
By Rainesford Stauffer
AOC's Haircut Isn't That Expensive. 10 Women Share How Much They Pay for Their Own.
In solidarity with AOC, women have been sharing how much they paid for their last haircut.
By Jameelah Nasheed
Why Young People Worried About Climate Change Aren’t Joining the Green Party
“Our climate is breaking down. Yet the Green Party is not front and center.”
By Rainesford Stauffer
Tired of Two Parties? Here Are Seven Alternatives
Libertarians and Working Families and Prohibition, Oh My!
By Emily Bloch
Taylor Swift's "Miss Americana" Is a Euphoria-Esque Political Discussion
"American stories burning before me," Taylor sings.
By P. Claire Dodson
Examining Kim Kardashian-West's Influence on Trump
Trump doesn't practice tolerance in his beliefs and rhetoric. So is his support of the reality star's social justice work simply performative?
By Stacy-Ann Ellis
Cory Booker Called for Protection of Black Transgender Women During Democratic Debate
Just one day after Brooklyn Lindsey became the 11th black transgender woman killed this year.
By Brittney McNamara
Meghan Markle Won't Attend the Royal Family Meeting With Trump
She's been critical of the president in the past.
By Kaylen Ralph
How Taylor Swift Is Going to Get Involved in the 2020 Presidential Election
"We have a big race coming up next year."
By Lauren Rearick