Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
Politics
-
Kamala Harris' Attorney General Record, In a Nutshell
She had a tough job to do.
By Alexis Jones Last updated
-
Kamala Harris' Critics Are Constantly—And Deliberately—Mispronouncing Her Name
Harris has repeatedly been forced to correct them.
By Danielle Campoamor Last updated
-
Inside the Fight to Make Pregnancy Safer
Childbirth can be deadly, especially for Black women. A new initiative is hoping to change that.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
Are "Roe-Bots" the Future of Abortion Access?
As the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could severely curtail medication abortion nationwide, one organization showed that reproductive healthcare is here to stay—no matter what.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
The Women Who Changed the World
Girl power.
By Ineye Komonibo Last updated
-
By Going Full "Trad Wife," Republicans Are Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Sen. Katie Britt was picked to deliver the State of the Union rebuttal "as a housewife, not just a senator," one GOP lawmaker said.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
The 700-Mile Journey to Get an Abortion
As states continue to enact harmful legislation that restricts access to reproductive healthcare, a network of pilots is flying people across the country to get the services they need. 'Marie Claire' reports from the air.
By Andrea Stanley Published
-
"It's Been Hell on Earth": Inside Alabama's Fertility Crisis
Last week, the state's Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children. 'Marie Claire' spoke with affected women who are grappling with an uncertain future.
By Jessica Goodman Published
-
Donald Trump Is Ordered to Pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Damages
Carroll had filed two defamation suits against the former president.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
-
After 'Roe' Fell, Reproductive Justice Advocates Created a Chatbot for Abortion Seekers
In the absence of 'Roe's protections, tech like the chatbot Charley stepped in to fill the gaps, explains Kiana Tipton.
By Kiana Tipton Published
-
I Talk to My Young Kids About Abortion Because the Government Won’t
An entire generation is growing up without Roe v. Wade—and they need our abortion stories.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
Every Abortion Is an Emergency Abortion
With the Supreme Court poised to rule on a major medication abortion case, even more pregnant people are at risk of being denied reproductive healthcare.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
The Supreme Court Agreed to Hear a Major Medication Abortion Case
The upcoming ruling could curtail access to what is most commonly referred to as the abortion pill.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
Sandra Day O'Connor, the First Woman to Ever Serve the Supreme Court, Has Died
Justice O’Connor played a pivotal role when issues like abortion, affirmative action, gender discrimination, and voting rights took center stage in American politics.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published
-
11 Organizations Supporting Victims of the Sudanese Civil War
Millions of innocent men, women, and children urgently need help.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
-
How to Help Humanitarian Efforts in Israel and Gaza
Organizations devoted to supporting those in need.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
-
"Lawmakers Aren't Afraid of Mothers as Voters—But They Will Be"
Why Ohio's "off-year" election results matter.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published
-
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90
The liberal icon was the longest-serving woman in the Senate, known for championing gun control as well as protecting the environment and reproductive rights.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published
-
Fani Willis, the DA Prosecuting Trump, Has a Storied History of Intense, High-Profile Cases
She's been investigating the former president for more than two years.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
-
The People of Maui Need Immediate Humanitarian Aid
Organizations you can donate to now.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
-
“It Was the Most Tragic Moment of My Life”: Taliban Outlaws Beauty Salons, a Lifeline for Afghan Women
Marie Claire traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, to speak with salon owners and customers as they braced for the devastating shutdown.
By Maija Liuhto Published
-
Lower Childcare Costs? Thanks, VP Harris!
Here's what you need to know about the Biden administration's latest efforts to make childcare more affordable.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
-
Affirmative Action Changed My Life—Without It, We All Lose
A Harvard graduate on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the program that completely changed her life.
By Alisha Fernandez Miranda Published
-
The Horror of a Post-Roe World, in Five Women's Own Words
Five women on the challenges they've faced—and where we go from here.
By Lorena O'Neil Published
-
E. Jean Carroll Triumphs Over Donald Trump In Civil Suit
A jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
-
In Honor of Earth Day, Donate to These Organizations
This Earth Month, donate to the organizations healing the earth—and supporting women.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Last updated