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Capitol Attack
Trump Had a Meltdown on Jan. 6, Former White House Aide Testifies
Trump allegedly lunged at one of his security staffers and threw his lunch at the wall.
By Eric Lutz
More LGBTQ+ Candidates Are Running for Congress Than Ever Before
Despite – or in response to – increased violence and harassment against LGBTQ+ people.
By Lex McMenamin
What It’s Like to Be the Daughter of a Supreme Court Nominee
We spoke to 17-year-old Leila Jackson.
By Sarahbeth Maney
It’s Wild That Members of Congress Are Allowed to Trade Stocks
Hello, conflicts of interest.
By Jacqui Germain
Kina Collins Wants Democrats to ‘Actually Go to Bat for’ People
“We need leaders who will show up for their communities, not give up on them.”
By Teen Vogue Staff
Uvalde Shooting
Ted Cruz Has Taken More Money From Gun Groups Than Any Other Politician
Unsurprisingly, the Texas Republican also claims gun control measures don't "prevent crime."
By Eric Lutz
Beto O’Rourke Was Right to Confront Governor Abbott Over the Texas Shooting
“The time to stop the next shooting is now, and you are doing nothing.”
By Emma Specter
Politicians, Try Doing a Single, Solitary Thing
Don’t tell us you’re heartbroken about the Texas elementary school shooting. Act.
By Fortesa Latifi
AOC Calls Out Dem Leaders for Backing ‘Pro-NRA’ Texas Congressman
“This was an utter failure of leadership.”
By Allegra Kirkland
Young Voters Think the U.S. Is on the Wrong Track
Ninety percent of young voters we surveyed said so.
By Fortesa Latifi
Progressives Win in PA, KY, Lose in NC: Tuesday's Primaries
We break it down for you.
By Lex McMenamin
Young People are Mobilizing, Even as Democrats Resist
Today's primary elections are a progressive bellwether.
By Lex McMenamin
Abortion
Mitch McConnell Acknowledges a National Abortion Ban Is ‘Possible’ if Roe Is Overturned
The top Senate Republican explained that a federal abortion ban is on the table in his most explicit comments to date about what the SCOTUS draft leak could mean going forward.
By Charlotte Klein
Elizabeth Warren: "We Gotta Turn the Heat Up"
"We don't have the luxury of getting tired," the Senator tells Teen Vogue.
By Lex McMenamin
Let Elizabeth Warren’s Righteous Anger About the End of Roe Inspire Your Own
“I am angry. Angry and upset and determined,”
By Emma Specter
Democrats, We Already Did Our Part. Your Turn.
"Get out and vote" is too little, too late to stop abortion rollbacks.
By Lex McMenamin
These Midterm Races Will Determine Control of Congress
It all comes down to a few key states.
By Sophie Hayssen
Charles Booker Thinks the Student Debt Crisis Is ‘Criminal’
The Kentucky Senate candidate says he’s still paying back student loans.
By Teen Vogue Staff
Beto O’Rourke Knows Young Voters Can’t Be an Afterthought
The Texas candidate for governor says young people will be “front and center” in his campaign.
By Lex McMenamin