Politics
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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
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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
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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
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Hair as Art
How styling Black hair became a cultural celebration.
By Chanté Griffin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Vanishing Act
Her life in South Korea seemed perfect: new friends, a burgeoning career, reality-TV fame. But she was about to become notorious—disappearing without a trace, only to reappear pledging allegiance to North Korea. What happened to Lim Ji-hyun?
By Abigail Haworth
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The Women Who Took on ISIS—and Won: The Daughters of Kobani
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's new book The Daughters of Kobani tells the story of the all-female militia who defeated the Islamic State and changed women's rights in the Middle East forever. Read an exclusive excerpt here.
By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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Yes, Trans People Belong in Sports
The scrutiny of women’s bodies is the real threat to women’s sports—not the presence of trans women and girls.
By Layshia Clarendon
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I’m a Parkland Survivor. Marjorie Taylor Greene Can’t Take That Away From Me
Ahead of the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, an MSD teacher reflects on the impact of the freshman congresswoman's lies and conspiracies.
By Sarah Lerner
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India's Farmers Have Been Protesting New Agriculture Laws for Months—Here's Why
Farmers and agricultural unions are demanding the immediate repeal of three new laws passed in September.
By Andrea Park
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Opens Up About Trauma in a Moving and Powerful Instagram Live
She explained that as a survivor of sexual assault, the Jan. 6 siege was even more triggering.
By The Editors
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Who Is Jen Psaki, Press Secretary for the Biden Administration?
She's leading the first all-female senior White House communications team in U.S. history.
By Andrea Park
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Marcella Nunez-Smith Is Making COVID-19 Care More Equitable (And So Much More)
The leader of Biden's Health Equity Task Force is getting to work.
By Megan DiTrolio
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Michelle Obama Wears Purple to Biden-Harris Inauguration
The former First Lady showed her support on Wednesday in a magenta-hued jacket.
By Neha Prakash
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Bernie Sanders' Inauguration Meme Is the Perfect Mood for Winter 2021
"Out on the town having the time of my life with a bunch of friends."
By Andrea Park
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Today Marks the 48th Year We've Had Roe Protections. Will It Be the Last?
The U.S. Supreme Court was once a vanguard of reproductive rights protections. Now, it's moving dangerously backwards.
By Nancy Northup
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Joe Biden's Grandkids and Daughter Ashley Stun in Glamorous Looks on Inauguration Night
Ashley's tux, though!
By The Editors
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To Move Forward, We Need to Redefine 'Normal'
Alicia Garza on why we can't let the comforting dawn of a new administration lull us into complacency.
By Alicia Garza
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Joe Biden's Dogs, Major and Champ, Are Two Extremely Good Boys
Champ is already an old pro at navigating Washington, D.C.
By Andrea Park
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Read Kamala Harris's Inauguration Speech
Kamala Harris delivered a powerful and moving speech on the evening of the 2021 inauguration. Read the full transcript of the speech here.
By Megan DiTrolio