Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
Politics
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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.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Syrian Journalists Reflect on Covering a Decade-Long War
Five women who have lived under the shadow of civil war tell us how and why they risk their lives regularly to document what’s happening in their country.
By Maria Ricapito Published
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Watch VP Harris Speak to NASA Astronauts in Space
The vice president chatted with barrier-breaking female astronauts at the International Space Station about their work in honor of Women's History Month.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Magi Was Excited to Be the First Ethiopian on 'The Bachelor.' Then Came the Tigray Conflict
Her fellow contestants rallied around her during ethnic cleansing in her Ethiopian home.
By Emily H. Johnson Published
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AAPI-Supporting Organizations to Stand With and Donate To
Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have skyrocketed in the last year.
By Andrea Park Published
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Sandra Oh Delivered a Passionate Speech at a Stop Asian Hate Rally in Pittsburgh Saturday
"For many of us in our community, this is the first time we are even able to voice our fear and our anger..."
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
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Activist Lydia X. Z. Brown on Disability Justice, Mutual Aid, and How Race and Disability Intersect
They will be featured in Soledad O'Brien's "Matter of Fact Listening Tour" series, which will stream on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. ET.
By Zoe Guy Published
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Elisa Crespo Wants to Provide Justice for Her Bronx Community
The city council candidate is fighting for working-class families in her district—one of the poorest in New York—with a chance to make history.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Multiple Asian Women Were Killed in Georgia Massage Parlor Shootings
What you need to know about the recent massage parlor shootings and ways you can continue to support the AAPI community.
By Madison Feller Published
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Inside the Making of RBG's 'Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue'
I had the special privilege of working closely with Justice Ginsburg one last time.
By Amanda L. Tyler Published
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The Do-Gooder Ploy
“Hey, wanna collab?” It’s the social-media version of “You up?” but, as our investigation shows, more insidious—and may be preying upon your desire to create social change.
By Kaitlin Menza Published
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New Film Series 'Five' Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs Making Change
Filmmaker Lisa Madison's new project highlights five female entrepreneurs who are determined to make a positive impact on their communities.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Changemakers 2021: Working Toward Wellness
Physical and mental well-being cannot be separated. These changemakers are working to ensure you have both.
By Raquel Willis Published
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Dianne Morales Believes in New York—Does it Believe in Her?
The NYC mayoral candidate and former nonprofit executive insists that, in a field of more than 30 hopefuls, she has the vision and the lived experience to pull this city out of its current crisis.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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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?
By ASHLEY C. FORD Published
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Stacey Abrams Talks Fair Fight and Her Definition of Success
“My success can only ever be real if I’m doing it for the success of others.”
By Zoe Guy Published
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Grand New Party?
Moderates are appalled—and fleeing—but the Republican base is more besotted with Trump than ever. Six conservative female leaders chart a path forward.
By Megan DiTrolio and Maria Ricapito Published
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Tayshia Adams Won't Back Down Now
After inserting some cultural realness into the Bachelor franchise, the former Bachelorette is ready to dig even deeper.
By Jessica Herndon Published
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They Fled Domestic Violence in a Pandemic. Then Came the Winter Storm.
Domestic abuse survivors in Dallas are facing trauma on top of trauma.
By Lorena O'Neil Published
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Mutual Aid Is Not a Trend
It’s about solidarity, not charity, and a lot of people you know are doing it.
By Maria Ricapito Published
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Melanie Elturk’s Bold Approach to Modest Fashion
The CEO of Haute Hijab is taking her company global while never losing sight of the issues that matter to Muslim women here at home.
By Sara Holzman Published
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Anti-Trans Legislation Is in the Works Across the Country
The anti-trans movement continues to manifest at an alarming rate at the state level.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Ella Emhoff Makes Her New York Fashion Week Debut at Proenza Schouler
The Vice President's stepdaughter signed on with IMG Models earlier this year.
By Chloe Foussianes Published
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Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Are on the Rise
"Our community is being attacked. We are dying to be heard."
By Andrea Park Published
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How to Help Texans as Winter Storm Uri Rages
Millions of people are without power and heat during the historic storm.
By Alexandra Whittaker Published
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President Trump's Health Pick Doesn't Think Maternity Coverage Is a Must
"Some women might not choose that."
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Published