Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
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 I Found Out I Was Pregnant the Week I Announced My Run for CongressSome might call it bad timing. I call it exactly right. By Lisa Vedernikova Khanna Published 
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 The Mothers Taking On the Trump AdministrationFrom birthright citizenship to healthcare bans, a wave of government policies has put families at risk. It has also galvanized a group of women to take a stand. By Noor Ibrahim Published 
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 She Was Fired for Defying Trump—But She's Coming Back SwingingJudge Karen Ortiz resisted an anti-trans directive under Trump—and paid the price. Now she’s taking on the agency that fired her. By Mira Ptacin Published 
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  Hike Clerb Is Redrawing the Map for Marginalized HikersFounder Evelynn Escobar talks sport, healing, and who gets the view. By Sara Holzman Published 
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 The Group Chat Powering Gavin Newsom’s TikTokA young, anonymous team of digital staffers is quietly shaping Governor Gavin Newsom’s online persona—and taking on Trump one meme at a time. By Noor Ibrahim Published 
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 Who’s Tracking the ICE Raids? Two Women Who Met on TikTokA real-time map has become a lifeline for communities across the country—and drawn the government’s eye. By Noor Ibrahim Published 
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 "It Really Upsets Me Seeing Kids Torn From Their Families": Women on the Frontlines of the Immigration Protests in L.A.'Marie Claire' sent photojournalist Allison Lau to capture the women driving the fight against the Trump administration’s deportation raids. By Noor Ibrahim Published 
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 The Post-America Moms Club Helping Families Start Over in EuropeA growing number of American moms are ditching the U.S. and raising their families in Europe. A buzzy new membership group is helping them do it. By Julie Vadnal Published 
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 Women-Led Fashion Brands Are Facing Tariffs with Quick Thinking and GritIndependent designers have the most to lose, and shoppers will feel the impact. By Halie LeSavage Last updated 
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 Trump's Tariffs Will Definitely Affect Your ClosetPrepare for much higher prices. By Halie LeSavage Last updated 
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 The Women Who Changed the WorldGirl power. By Ineye Komonibo Last updated 
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 How to Help Those Who Lost EverythingStories from the frontlines of natural disasters. By Rose Minutaglio Published 
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 Elizabeth Warren: This Is What Eliminating the Department of Education Will Actually Look LikeWith the Trump administration threatening to sign an executive order to shut down the agency as soon as today, the Senator sits down with 'Marie Claire' to explain how public schools, financial aid, and civil rights would be impacted. By Andrea Stanley Published 
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 Yes, Men Are Struggling—But Dismantling Women's Progress Isn't the AnswerThere's another, better option. By Reshma Saujani Published 
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 ReproductiveRights.gov Went Dark—So theSkimm Founders Brought It Back to Life"Women will save this damn country." By Jenny Hollander Published 
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 Michelle Obama Honors MLK Day With a Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Inauguration"The time is always right to do what is right." By Amy Mackelden Published 
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 Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President and Women's Rights Activist, Has Died at Age 67"Our hearts are broken today but no words can do justice to the joy she brought to our lives." By Amy Mackelden Published 
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 Please, We Don't Need Your Blue BraceletsAfter the 2024 election, TikTok creators crafted “allyship” accessories to signal safety. Instead, these DIYs left marginalized voices feeling unseen. By Maria Santa Poggi Published 
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 President-Elect Donald Trump Names His White House Chief of StaffThe political consultant helped the former president run his successful 2024 campaign. By Danielle Campoamor Published 
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 To Elect a Woman President, We Need MenIf we’re serious about expanding opportunities for women, we can’t ignore half the electorate. By Reshma Saujani Published 
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  A Nationwide Reaction to the 2024 ElectionHow are people feeling in this moment? Marie Claire spoke to folks across the country to find out what they were thinking as they cast their votes and waited to hear the results. By The Editors Published 
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 The Historic Election Victories Worth CelebratingIncluding momentous firsts, abortion protections, and New York's "Equal Rights Amendment." By Iris Goldsztajn Published 
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 Kamala Harris Has Lost the 2024 Presidential ElectionIt's official. By Jenny Hollander Published 
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 Impact the Election, Even If You Can’t VoteMissed the deadline to register? Unable to cast a ballot for some other reason? There are still ways you can make a difference. By Jessica Goodman Published 
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  Are White Women Going to Do It Again?They showed up to the polls for former president Donald Trump in 2016. A look at what to expect this time. By Laura Bassett Published 
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  How to Talk Politics With Your Gen Z VoterWe asked young people across the country for their advice. Here's what they wish the adults knew about engaging with them on serious issues. By Jessica Goodman Published 



