Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
Politics
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Unforgettable Black Lives Matter Protest Signs
"A riot is the language of the unheard."
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Greta Thunberg Expertly Trolled U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Twitter
A legend.
By Emily Dixon Published
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Ma’Khia Bryant Was Shot and Killed by a Columbus Police Officer. Here's What We Know.
Bryant was just 16 years old.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Intersectional Environmentalism Is the Urgent Way Forward
Leah Thomas, founder of the Intersectional Environmentalist platform, on how BIPOC voices in the sustainability movement have been silenced—but lifting up those voices is the only way to protect people and the planet.
By Leah Thomas Published
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The Hope and Heartbreak of the Derek Chauvin Verdict
When George Floyd got the justice Rodney King never did, it felt like relief. Then I learned about Ma'Khia Bryant.
By Aimee Allison Published
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The Unbearable Whiteness of Ballet
In an exclusive excerpt from her new book Turning Pointe, contributing editor Chloe Angyal lays out the ways that white supremacy is embedded in ballet's most basic foundations.
By Chloe Angyal Published
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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.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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How to Demand Justice for Adam Toledo
Footage shows police shooting the 13-year-old while he held his arms above his head.
By Tatjana Freund Published
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Jamie Chung Made a Powerful Statement on the SAG Awards Red Carpet
Chung carried a crimson handbag with the phrase "Stop Asian Hate" emblazoned on it.
By Zoe Guy Published
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41 Surprising Rules First Ladies Have to Follow
...Like not being allowed to drive!
By Jamie Ballard Published
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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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Soledad O'Brien's "Matter of Fact Listening Tour" Continues With a Fierce Dissection of American Identity
The next segment, "To Be An American: Identity, Race And Justice," brings together creators and thought leaders such as Judas and the Black Messiah director Shaka King and New York Times 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones.
By Lauren Puckett-Pope 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