u.s. government
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry Is Killing Young Americans
"I’m tired of being scared of the next hateful headline."
By Katelyn Burns
There’s Actually a Simple Way to Boost Youth Voter Turnout
“These are folks who might not show up right now.”
By Rachel Janfaza
Remembering When the Government Kind of Almost Confiscated Guns
Our history could have looked very different.
By Ben Tumin
Over 100,000 Michigan Voters Choose ‘Uncommitted’ Over Biden
Arab American voters signaled their disapproval of Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza.
By Rachel Janfaza
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.”
By Rachel Janfaza
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.”
By Lex McMenamin
How the KKK Became a National Force
At one point, a third of the white men in Denver were estimated to be Klan members.
By Zeb Larson
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.
By Sara Li
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.
By Sara Li
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.
By Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
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.
By Rebecca Fishbein
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.
By Caleb Ecarma
Comrade Cardi B Refuses to Support Joe Biden, Furious Over NYC Budget
“I am not endorsing no f*cking presidents no more.”
By Lex McMenamin
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.”
By Lex McMenamin
Democrats Divided Over Israel Ceasefire Calls
Some voters are planning to withhold votes for Biden in 2024 over it.
By Lex McMenamin
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.
By Bess Levin
How Big Business Is Forcing Millions of Us Into Debt
These are the vampire businesses screwing us over.
By Malaika Jabali
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.
By Rebecca Fishbein
The 1970s West Virginia Textbook Panic That Turned Violent
Bombs were planted in at least two schools and snipers fired on school bus escorts.
By Zack Budryk
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.
By Fortesa Latifi and Lex McMenamin