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Jon Ossoff Has a Message for Those Who Think He's Too Young to Be a Senator
The 32-year-old wants to recapture his position as a beacon of hope for the anti-Trump resistance.
By Seamus Kirst
Elizabeth Warren’s Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get More Women in Government
Via notes, texts and invitations to tea at her D.C. apartment, the 2020 Democrat is trying to convince more women to run — and help them win.
By Lauren Young
Amy McGrath Launches Kentucky Senate Campaign to Oust Mitch McConnell
The ex-fighter pilot blames the 77-year-old Senate leader for Washington's dysfunction.
By Allegra Kirkland
AOC Roasted Mitch McConnell Over a Green New Deal Stunt Vote
"He thinks we can drink oil in 30 years when all our water is poisoned."
By Lucy Diavolo
Congress Can Use Taxpayer Money in Sexual Harassment Settlements — But That Could Change
They’re allowed to do WHAT?
By Lucy Diavolo
Black Women Are Still the Moral Compass of United States Politics
"Black women in Texas are going to hold Ted Cruz accountable; I only wish that white women and men would do the same."
By Taylor Crumpton
Women Won in Record-Breaking Numbers in the 2018 Midterms
“This isn’t a moment, it is a movement for justice, equality and what is right for this country.”
By Christianna Silva
Beto O'Rourke Appears to Have Lost His Bid to Unseat Ted Cruz
In a very close race.
By Christianna Silva
Brett Kavanaugh Will Likely Be Confirmed by the Senate
Statements from Senators on Friday make it look like he has the votes.
By Jewel Wicker
The FBI Ended Its Kavanaugh Investigation Without Interviewing Dr. Ford
“Those directing the FBI investigation were not interested in seeking the truth.”
By Christianna Silva
The Senate Judiciary Committee Voted to Advance Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination
It was an 11-10 vote along party lines, but Jeff Flake's remarks put the future of the nomination in question.
By Lucy Diavolo
Survivors Called Out Senator Jeff Flake for Saying He's Voting Yes on Kavanaugh
The Arizona Republican has joined his colleagues in supporting Kavanaugh.
By Christianna Silva
People Have Had Enough of Chuck Grassley's Bullsh*t
"'Let me not interrupt you,' interrupted Chuck Grassley."
By Jewel Wicker
Senator Mazie Hirono Said Men Should "Shut Up and Step Up" on Sexual Misconduct
"Do the right thing, for a change."
By Jameelah Nasheed
Christine Blasey Ford Wants the FBI to Investigate Her Brett Kavanaugh Allegation
The FBI has said that isn't their job ahead of a hearing on Monday.
By Christianna Silva
Senator Susan Collins Received 3,000 Coat Hangers Sent to Protest Brett Kavanaugh's Nomination
Reproductive rights have been a major focus for critics of Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.
By Jameelah Nasheed
Cory Booker Released "Confidential" Documents From the Kavanaugh Hearings
Democrats have criticized the lack of transparency in the confirmation process.
By Khushbu Shah