Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
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The People of Maui Need Immediate Humanitarian AidHow To Organizations you can donate to now.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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“It Was the Most Tragic Moment of My Life”: Taliban Outlaws Beauty Salons, a Lifeline for Afghan WomenMarie Claire traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, to speak with salon owners and customers as they braced for the devastating shutdown.
By Maija Liuhto Published
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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
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Affirmative Action Changed My Life—Without It, We All LoseA Harvard graduate on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the program that completely changed her life.
By Alisha Fernandez Miranda Published
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The Horror of a Post-Roe World, in Five Women's Own WordsFive 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 SuitA 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 OrganizationsThis 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 AmericaNew 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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In 2023, Black Women Will Have to Work Over 21 Months To Make What White Men Did in a YearFeatures 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 SyriaHow 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 BeyondTake your allyship a step further.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Christmas in UkraineThis Christmas, Ukrainian women tell tales of hope, resilience, and optimism.
By Iryna Tatarenko Published
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Exactly Who Celebrities Are Endorsing in the 2022 MidtermsA-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 MidtermsFeatures 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 MatterWith 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 MomsNew 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 & POCFeatures Everything you need to know about the increasingly popular voting system upon the 2022 midterm elections.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Your Guide to the 2022 MidtermsConsider 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 ElectionAccording to Vice President Kamala Harris.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
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Moms Will Make the Difference in the Midterm ElectionsA 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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Liz Truss Has Resigned as UK Prime Minister After 44 Days In OfficeFeatures The country’s third female prime minister promised to hit the ground running.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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The Importance Of Indigenous Peoples DayWhat 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 KnowUnpacking the unrest in Iran.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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What You Need to Know About Paid Leave Before the MidtermsEarlier 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 WarAs 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 WorldWhether 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



