Politics
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One Year In, What Has the Biden Administration Done for Women?
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says there's no time for frustration that some legislation has been stymied.
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Parler?
First time hearing about the social network for conservatives and right-wing extremists? You're not alone.
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It’s Time to Give Domestic Workers the Protections They Deserve
The National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, reintroduced today, would establish a new set of standards for the people who work in our homes and take a vital step towards racial and gender equity.
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Does Your State Have a Tampon Tax?
It's time to eliminate it once and for all.
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2020 Election Voter Registration Deadlines: A State-by-State Guide
The 2020 presidential election is on November 3, 2020. Make sure you're registered to vote with Marie Claire's state-by-state guide to voter registration deadlines.
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The U.S. Must Abolish Child Marriage
In all but six states, American adults can marry people aged 17 and younger.
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The Supreme Court Is Hearing a Case That Could Overturn 'Roe v. Wade'
'Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization' is the most consequential abortion rights case in decades.
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The Stacey Abrams Effect
Now that the country’s most famous political organizer has secured three election victories, what will she do next?
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Meet White House Photographer Shealah Craighead
One year into Donald Trump's presidency, his photographer reflects on her journey to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—and what she hopes to capture now that she's there.
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Three Parkland Students on Life After Feb. 14
Parkland student activists Jaclyn Corin, Sarah Chadwick, and Delaney Tarr reflect on life before and after the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since Sandy Hook—and how they're inspiring a global mission to end gun violence.
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How to Stop Downloadable Guns from Becoming a Dangerous Reality
If you're not worried, you're not paying attention.
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The Midterm Elections Can Be Confusing—Here's What You Need to Know About Them
With a handful of historic elections set to happen across the country, your vote matters now more than ever.
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One Year Later, the Parkland Activists Share Their Proudest Accomplishments
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting on February 14, Parkland activists take a look back at their proudest moments of the year in the face of grief and tragedy.
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What MSD Teachers Really Think About Being Armed
The MSD Safety Commission is pushing for it, but are these teachers ready to—quite literally—have their students’ lives in their hands?
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A Year of Grieving and Healing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
From clear backpacks to walkouts, one 16-year-old student reflects on the past year in Parkland.
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How to Get the H.R. 8 Universal Background Checks Bill Passed in the Senate
For the first time in 20 years, the House passed major gun control legislation. Now, it's time to put pressure on the Senate.
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The House Republicans Who Voted Yes on H.R.8 Are Proof the Bill Can Pass in the Senate
That is, whenever Mitch McConnell decides to put the American people before the NRA.
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COVID-19 Puts a Spotlight on America's Gun Problem
Only in the United States can guns make their way to the center of a public health crisis.
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How to Become a Poll Worker for the 2020 Election
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shortage across the country.
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New Abortion Finder Tool Helps Women Find Care
Amid legislative attacks on our reproductive health, this tool helps women find verified abortion care providers across the country.
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In Honor of RBG, Nine Women Reflect on Her Legacy
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the only proof I’ll ever need that superheroes don’t wear capes."
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LaTosha Brown Says a New South Is Rising
Georgia flipped blue thanks to the organizing led by Black women like Brown, cofounder of Black Voters Matter. Now, the work continues.
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Asian American Women on Where to Go From Here
Sen. Mazie Hirono, Lana Condor, Tina Tchen, and more on what it will take to create meaningful change in this country.
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Senator Hirono on Her Journey to the U.S. Senate and Having a "Heart of Fire"
At first glance, 'Heart of Fire' is a political memoir. At its core, it's an ode to a mother who changed her daughter's life.
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Kristin Urquiza Wants Justice for COVID-19 Victims
Urquiza's nonprofit, Marked By COVID, continues to demand answers and challenge our country's response to grief.
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Anita Hill Believes We Can End Gender Violence
Three decades after her landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, the esteemed professor and lawyer has a message for leaders: The time is now to prioritize anti-gender violence policies.
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It’s Time to End Equal Pay Days and Pass the Equal Rights Amendment
The passage of the ERA is a chance for our country to prove it truly values women.
