Politics
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As a Black Woman, I'm Afraid to Travel by Myself in My Own Country
My white friends have enjoyed quarantine trips throughout the U.S.; I've never been more afraid to leave the safety of my comfort zone.
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Joe Biden's Presidential Cabinet: Everything We Know
The president-elect has pledged to build a Cabinet that reflects the nation's diversity.
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Michelle Obama Defends First Lady-Elect Dr. Jill Biden After That Misogynistic Op-Ed
"Is this really the example we want to set for the next generation?"
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How Do We Find Joy Again?
This year was tumultuous, trying, and, frankly, terrible. Yet we humans, resilient species that we are, can—and must—let ourselves feel happiness once more.
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A Black Woman Must Be Appointed to Kamala Harris’s Senate Seat
It's not only the best choice for the state, but necessary for the nation.
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Barack Obama Says Michelle Obama Never Fully Forgave Him for Running for President After She Initially Said No
In a new interview with Stephen Colbert to promote his latest book, A Promised Land, Barack Obama admits Michelle never forgave him for running for president.
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The Global Fight for Black Lives
America didn't invent racism, but we do have a particularly egregious system of it woven into our country's DNA. Repeated instances of flagrant injustice within our borders have galvanized a new civil rights movement here—and around the world. These are just some of the women leading the fight in their part of the globe.
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Michelle Obama on the Importance of a Smooth Transfer of Power
She opened up about her experience welcoming the Trumps to the White House in 2016.
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Montel Williams Addressed His Dating History with Kamala Harris Back in 2019
This isn't the first time vintage pics of the former couple have gone viral.
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There’s No Such Thing as the “Latino Vote”
Surprised so many Latinos voted for Trump? You wouldn’t be if you understood that the group is an artificial construct that shares little more than language.
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Joe Biden's Transition Team Is Already Getting to Work
The team is led by Biden and VP-to-be Kamala Harris.
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Kamala Harris's Mom, Shyamala Gopalan, Inspires Kamala Every Day
Kamala Harris has spoken about her mom, Shyamala Gopalan, a Tamil Indian-American who became a leading cancer researcher and activist and passed away in 2009.
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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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Celebrities React to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Winning the 2020 Election
Ariana Grande, Padma Lakshmi, John Legend and more are celebrating on social media.
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Barack Obama Reacts to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's "Groundbreaking" Win
"The election results at every level show that our country remains deeply and bitterly divided."
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Kamala Harris' Views on Policing, the Economy, Immigration, and More
Including: immigration, the economy, COVID-19, BLM, and more.
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Even Joe Biden's Dog Major Makes History as the First Rescue Dog in the White House
Someone else made history yesterday too: Major Biden, the family's German shepherd, Major, who will be the first rescue dog ever to live in the White House.
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Twitter Is Losing It Over Joe Biden Trolling Donald Trump's MAGA Hats
Dr. Jill Biden posted a photo featuring Biden in a new hat for a new administration—and the message is clear.
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Read Kamala Harris' Moving Victory Speech as Vice-President Elect
"While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last."
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Dave Chappelle Got Very Serious About the State of the Country in His 'SNL' Monologue
Dave Chappelle took the stage on Saturday Night Live to deliver a biting 16-minute monologue about the state of life in America today.
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The Georgia Senate Runoff Elections Could Flip the Senate Blue
Here's what you can do to help make that happen.
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World Leaders React to Joe Biden Winning the U.S. Presidential Election
Leaders around the world took to Twitter following news that Joe Biden had officially earned enough electoral college votes to win the U.S. election.
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See the Moment Kamala Harris Called Joe Biden With the News of the Win
"We did it, Joe."
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Joe Biden Officially Won the Election and People Are Flooding the Streets in Celebration
Today calls for some serious celebration.
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Reactions to Joe Biden Becoming President-Elect of the United States
"I can feel the springs in my body uncoiling..."
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Kamala Harris Has Become the First Black, South Asian, Female Vice President-Elect
An inspiration.
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Watch Van Jones' Emotional Reaction to Joe Biden's Victory: "This Is Vindication"
"It's easier to tell your kids, 'Character matters, being a good person matters.'"
