Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
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How a Wave of Social Media Stars Became the Firearm Industry’s Most Powerful Weapon
Call it the “gunfluencer” effect.
By The Editors Published
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The Women Coming Together to Make Friends and Shoot Firearms
This is what a gun club for women looks like.
By The Editors Published
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In Our Era of Mass Shootings, Will the Educators Ever Be All Right?
A growing group of survivors must contend with the deep, emotional impact such an event has on their lives.
By The Editors Published
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What Gun Violence Cost Six Women
What it’s like to have a loved one killed with a weapon.
By The Editors Published
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We Partnered With Harvard to Ask: How Do Women Really Feel About Guns?
We asked women about their interest in guns, their fears, their political feelings, and more.
By Andrea Stanley Published
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Women and Guns: A ‘Marie Claire’ Investigation
Ten years ago, ‘Marie Claire’ published a groundbreaking series that explored the complex world of females and firearms. A decade later, we’re returning to the same topic to understand what’s changed—and what hasn’t.
By The Editors Published
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One Politician Was Forced to "Break the Bad News" to Andrew
"He was not thrilled. I tried to cheer him up."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why White Suits Were the Democratic Congresswomen Dress Code at the State of the Union
Last night's clothing was an acknowledgement of their "fight" against the Trump administration.
By Halie LeSavage Published
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Is Jennifer Siebel Newsom the Most Underestimated Woman in American Politics?
She’s Governor Gavin Newsom’s most important ally—and a force in her own right. In a Marie Claire exclusive, California’s First Partner pulls back the curtain.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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Nancy Pelosi’s Parting Message to Women in This Political “Freak Show”
The first woman Speaker gets candid about her decades in power and what she’s leaving behind.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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Rama Duwaji's Mayoral Inauguration Style Spotlights NYC Classics
She stacked back-to-back classic coats into her looks.
By Halie LeSavage Last updated
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Women Are Telling the Truth in Their OOO Messages. It’s Devastating
A national campaign is delivering a radically honest wake-up call about childcare, burnout, and life without paid leave.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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D.C.'s Dress Code Revolution Is Now in Session
Inoffensive suits and American flag pins used to be the status quo. Now, Capitol Hill insiders are setting classic decorum aside for all-out expression.
By Mekita Rivas Last updated
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Women’s Issues Just Won the Election
From childcare to abortion, voters weighed in.
By Noor Ibrahim Published
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A New Look for New York City's First Lady
Rama Duwaji used her first outfit as the mayor-elect's wife to send a message.
By Halie LeSavage Published
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How to Help Victims of Hurricane Melissa
Relief efforts have begun in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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I Found Out I Was Pregnant the Week I Announced My Run for Congress
Some might call it bad timing. I call it exactly right.
By Lisa Vedernikova Khanna Published
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She Was Fired for Defying Trump—But She's Coming Back Swinging
Judge 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 Hikers
Founder 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 TikTok
A 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 TikTok
A 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 Europe
A 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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Hate to Break It to You, But Tariffs Are About to Make Your Beauty Routine a Lot Pricier
Here are the treatments that are most vulnerable to price hikes.
By Danielle Sinay Published
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Women-Led Fashion Brands Are Facing Tariffs with Quick Thinking and Grit
Independent 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 Closet
Prepare for much higher prices.
By Halie LeSavage Last updated



