Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
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Jill Biden Shines In Blue Alexandra O'Neill on Inauguration Day
The color blue was chosen to symbolize "trust, confidence, and stability."
By Zoe Guy Published
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Jennifer Lopez Called For Unity—In Spanish—at the Inauguration
After years of discrimination, Latinx people and Hispanics were represented.
By Tatjana Freund Published
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Lady Gaga Gave a Stunning Performance at Biden's Inauguration
Will the dove pin run in 2024?
By Neha Prakash Published
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The Best Reactions to Vice President Kamala Harris Being Sworn In
I'm not crying, you're crying! Actually yes, I'm crying!
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Amanda Gorman Blew Everyone Away With Her Inauguration Poem
"I liked Biden's speech, but this poem is giving me courage, inspiration, and life."
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Kamala Harris Has a Chance to Enact Major Gun Control Legislation
Together, Harris and Biden are prepared to fight America's gun violence epidemic.
By The Editors Published
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Who Is Joe Biden's Youngest Daughter, Ashley Biden?
Features The business owner and activist is fiercely supportive of her father.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Who Is Maya Harris, Kamala Harris' Super-Supportive Sister?
Features Maya worked for Hillary Clinton in 2016 as a senior advisor.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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2021 Elections to Keep on Your Radar
While the presidential race has come and gone, 2020 has proven local and state elections matter more than ever. Here, a list of important 2021 elections to pay attention to.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Senator Lisa Murkowski Hints She'll Vote to Convict Trump
The Republican senator believes it's "appropriate" to block President Trump from holding future office.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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A Bitter Pill
The pandemic made telemedicine mainstream. Now, a skin check or a cold prescription is just a video call away. But when it comes to abortion, just because it’s “virtual” doesn’t mean it’s any easier.
By Susan Rinkunas Published
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Called Out the Hypocrisy of "Blue Lives Matter" After the Capitol Attack
"They don't give a damn about the law," AOC said.
By Emily Dixon Published
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AOC on the Capitol Attack: "I Thought I Was Going to Die"
The congresswoman opened up about the traumatic day in an Instagram live.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Could Donald Trump Be Impeached After Joe Biden Takes Office?
There's virtually no precedent for the matter.
By Andrea Park Published
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Loujain al-Hathloul Is Not a Terrorist
Our sister was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for her activism. We will not stop fighting until she is unconditionally free.
By Alia And Lina Al-Hathloul Published
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Parler?
First time hearing about the social network for conservatives and right-wing extremists? You're not alone.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Trump Was Banned From Twitter—Here's How the World Reacted
"We should all congratulate Melania Trump for her successful campaign against cyberbullying."
By The Editors Published
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Joe Biden's Virtual Inauguration Parade: Everything We Know
COVID-19 strikes again.
By Andrea Park Published
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10 Years After Her Shooting, Gabby Giffords Still Has Hope
The former congresswoman and gun control advocate shares how she's chosen to move forward amid the pain and trauma she’s faced.
By Gabby Giffords Published
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18 Hours of Chaos and Uncertainty
Lisa Desjardins, a PBS NewsHour Capitol Hill correspondent, was working inside the Capitol on January 6. Little did she know, she'd soon be face-to-face with the pro-Trump mob.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Karlie Kloss Said She "Tried" to Reason With In-Laws Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
Karlie Kloss appeared to speak out against in-laws Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building Wednesday.
By Emily Dixon Published
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Trump's Mob Attacked the Capitol—But Democracy Was Their Real Target
January 6th should have been a day of ratifying the presidential election and celebrating the hard-fought Senate run-off in Georgia. Instead, it will go down in history as a day of infamy, the natural result of decades of white supremacists being told that the oppression of others is their freedom.
By Mikki Kendall Published
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Twitter Reacts to the Georgia Senate Runoff Election Results
Celebrities, politicians, organizers, and constituents alike share their reactions to the results of the Georgia Senate runoff election. See the best tweets here.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Kamala Harris Got the First Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine Live on TV
Harris urged viewers to get the vaccine.
By Emily Dixon Published
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Waves of Loss and Revolution
Dealing with my dad's death to COVID-19 during a year of devasting loss and trauma for the Black community has taught me painful lessons about grief.
By Mika Kuyoro Published
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These Indigenous Reindeer Herders Are Fighting for the Right to Their Ancestral Lands
In the face of decades of cultural erasure, the Sámi women are striving to keep their culture, language, and livelihoods alive.
By Mara Santilli Published