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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry Is Killing Young Americans

"I’m tired of being scared of the next hateful headline."

There’s Actually a Simple Way to Boost Youth Voter Turnout

“These are folks who might not show up right now.”

Remembering When the Government Kind of Almost Confiscated Guns

Our history could have looked very different.

Over 100,000 Michigan Voters Choose ‘Uncommitted’ Over Biden

Arab American voters signaled their disapproval of Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza.

The U.S. Is Run by The Elderly. Here's How Young People Can Fix It.

“We need young people running for office who understand how our communities and government have been detached from a disengaged electorate.”

17-Year-Old Palestinian-American Killed in Occupied West Bank by Off-Duty Israeli Forces

“They are using our tax dollars in the U.S. to support the weapons to kill our own children.”

How the KKK Became a National Force

At one point, a third of the white men in Denver were estimated to be Klan members.

What Is Democracy: Everything You Should Know

From the types of democracy to the history of the word here's what you need to know.

What is an Amendment to the Constitution?

From the number of amendments to what they mean, here's everything you need to know about constitutional amendments.

Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., on Becoming the Youngest Latino in Illinois House of Representatives

Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., the youngest latino and youngest democrat to serve in the Illinois House of representatives, on overcoming stereotypes as a young candidate.

George Santos Has Been Expelled From the House of Representatives

Congressman George Santos was expelled from the House of Representative in a vote of 311 to 114.
Congress

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Book Is Basically a VP Audition

Her new tell-all, as The Guardian argues, seems to have a one-man target audience: Donald Trump.

Comrade Cardi B Refuses to Support Joe Biden, Furious Over NYC Budget

“I am not endorsing no f*cking presidents no more.”

Is Biden Risking 2024 Over No Israel Ceasefire? Some Youth Groups Say Yes

When asked about the chances of a ceasefire in Gaza during a press conference, Biden reportedly replied, “None. No possibility.”

Democrats Divided Over Israel Ceasefire Calls

Some voters are planning to withhold votes for Biden in 2024 over it.
Congress

George Santos Is Apparently Still Telling Tall Tales, This Time About Kidnapping

Even as he faces 23 criminal counts and possible expulsion from Congress, the man cannot stop telling the most absurd lies.

How Big Business Is Forcing Millions of Us Into Debt

These are the vampire businesses screwing us over.

The GOP Speaker of the House Chaos Is Just a Preview of What's to Come

Jim Jordan’s bid for Speaker of the House is failing, and it represents the how the GOP has prioritized personal interest over governing.

The 1970s West Virginia Textbook Panic That Turned Violent

Bombs were planted in at least two schools and snipers fired on school bus escorts.

Kevin McCarthy Is No Longer the Speaker of the House

The House voted to oust Kevin McCarthy, making him the first-ever to be removed from the position.