Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
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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
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E. Jean Carroll Triumphs Over Donald Trump In Civil Suit
A jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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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
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Periods Are Under Attack in America
New legislation in the U.S. is designed to persecute women for managing their reproductive health. But the "Don't Say Period" bill just proposed in Florida is the most dangerous yet.
By Megha Desai Published
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What's the Holdup in Biden's Push for Paid Leave?
The president is proposing $325 billion to fund paid family leave—the strongest budget proposal in history—and pushing for free universal pre-K nationwide. But he faces opposition.
By Dawn Huckelbridge Published
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In 2023, Black Women Will Have to Work Over 21 Months To Make What White Men Did in a Year
Features It's just one of the many ways women still aren't equal to men.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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How to Support Those Impacted by the Deadly Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
How To Exactly how to support and donate to the organizations on the ground.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Last updated
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These Black History Documentaries Are Essential Viewing—This Month, and Beyond
Take your allyship a step further.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Exactly Who Celebrities Are Endorsing in the 2022 Midterms
A-listers are showing up for this year's crucial elections.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Ballot Drop Boxes Are in Flux Ahead of the 2022 Midterms
Features Across the country, GOP lawmakers are restricting access to them as yet another form of voter suppression.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Why the Midterm Elections Matter
With abortion rights, democracy, and many more critical issues on the ballot, there’s no room for apathy this election cycle.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Want Better Policies? Elect More Moms
New data shows which states elect more moms to legislatures—and why it matters.
By Rebecca Gale Published
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Ranked-Choice Voting Levels the Playing Field for Women & POC
Features Everything you need to know about the increasingly popular voting system upon the 2022 midterm elections.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Are You Registered to Vote?
How To With voting rights under attack, double-checking your voter registration status is more important than ever.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Your Guide to the 2022 Midterms
Consider this your guide to key races, important dates, and more.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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4 Ways Your Rights Are on the Ballot This Election
According to Vice President Kamala Harris.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
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Moms Will Make the Difference in the Midterm Elections
A plethora of issues impacting women and children will be top of mind for moms as they head to the polls this November.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated
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The Importance Of Indigenous Peoples Day
What Indigenous Peoples' Day is—and why it's important.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Mahsa Amini and the Iran Protests: What to Know
Unpacking the unrest in Iran.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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What You Need to Know About Paid Leave Before the Midterms
Earlier this year, a rare opportunity to finally fill the holes in our care infrastructure wasn't taken. But the leader of the new Paid Leave PAC is here to tell you it’s not over.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Last updated
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These Women Are the Last Thing Standing Between You and Nuclear War
As tensions rise between the United States and North Korea, an elite squad of Air Force officers wait for the call the world hopes never comes.
By Danielle McNally Last updated
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Attorney General Letitia James Takes on the World
Whether you're the N.R.A. or Dunkin' Donuts or a Trump, break the law in the great state of New York and she—and the office she represents—will come at you.
By Maria Ricapito Last updated
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How New York's First Female Governor Plans to Fight for Women
Kathy Hochul twice came to power because men resigned amid sexual harassment scandals. Here, how she's leading differently.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated
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How World Leaders Are Reacting To News Of Queen Elizabeth II's Passing
"She defined an era," writes President Joe Biden.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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How to Help Victims of Pakistan's Record-Breaking Flooding
How To One-third of the country is currently underwater. Here's how you can help.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Melinda Gates Highlights 5 Women Inspiring Change in Their Communities
The global advocate shares the stories of some extraordinary women whose vision and ingenuity are creating new possibilities for their countries and industries.
By Melinda French Gates Last updated