Politics
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Tara McGowan Will Get Inside Your Head
The Acronym founder has raised $100 million dollars—and more than a few eyebrows—with her plans to remake the business-as-usual culture of national politics.
By Robbie Myers
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When Are the Electoral Votes Counted?
News flash: The election doesn't end in November.
By Bianca Rodriguez
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This Is How Many Electoral Votes Are Needed to Win a Presidential Election
Every vote counts.
By Bianca Rodriguez
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The Child Care Crisis Will Worsen If We Reelect Trump
COVID-19 has exacerbated the crisis for women, people of color, and low-wage workers. The Trump administration shows no signs of prioritizing the issue amid the pandemic.
By Tammy Duckworth
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The Dignity of LGBTQ+ Americans Hangs in the Balance This Election
Sen. Tammy Baldwin explains why electing the Biden-Harris ticket is the only option for protecting and progressing LGBTQ+ rights.
By Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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I'm DACA Eligible. My Future Is at Stake This Election
Like many undocumented youth, M.B.F. is waiting for her DACA application to go through. Here, what a Trump reelection could mean for her.
By Rachel Epstein
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How the Electoral College Works: A Guide
And why we have it in the first place.
By Andrea Park
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How Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA Pulled Off a Slam-Dunk Season
Engelbert brought business savvy, and compassion, when the WNBA needed it most.
By Megan DiTrolio
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The Girl Scouts Twitter Account Deleted A Tweet Congratulating Amy Coney Barrett Following Criticism
"We are neither red nor blue, but Girl Scout GREEN."
By Alexis Morillo
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Walter Wallace Jr. Was Killed by Police While in Crisis. Here's How You Can Help Demand Justice
Police gunned Wallace down in front of his mother.
By Emily Dixon
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To End Sexual Abuse in Churches, Dismantle Purity Culture
The Christian church’s norms provide the perfect cover for sexual predators—and leave their victims feeling like the sinners.
By Leslie Goldman
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Forced Sterilizations Are America's Best-Kept Secret
In 'Belly of the Beast,' director Erika Cohn documents the reproductive coercion that has occurred in California and throughout the country.
By Rachel Epstein
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Amy Coney Barrett Has Been Confirmed to the Supreme Court
People are terrified, confused, and angry about what's to come.
By Rachel Epstein
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What's at Stake for the Environment in the 2020 Election
Trump and Biden have vastly different stances on hot-button topics like climate change and clean energy.
By Neha Prakash
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Voter Merch to Help You Spread the Word This November
A "Big Ballot Energy" sweater? Say less.
By Rachel Epstein
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Gigi Hadid Encourages Fans to Vote in a Post-Pregnancy Selfie
"I voted absentee last week with my daughter next to me."
By Paulina Jayne Isaac
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A Debate Coach Judges Donald Trump and Joe Biden's Final Face-Off
No one watching the debate was a winner, but there was a clear choice on which candidate came out on top.
By Megan DiTrolio
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Why Can't We Vote Online in the 2020 Presidential Election?
There are pros and cons to online voting, but for now, it's (mostly) prohibited.
By Andrea Park
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Well, Melania Trump Ripped Her Hand Away From Donald Trump's After the Debate
She has done this several times during his presidency.
By ELLE.com
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The Last Presidential Debate Was Better Than the First—At Least According to Twitter
"This entire debate is the Spider-Man pointing Spider-Man meme."
By Bianca Rodriguez
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The Presidential Debates Between Joe Biden and Donald Trump: What to Know
The candidates in the running to be our next president will face off three times.
By Bianca Rodriguez
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What's at Stake for Abortion Rights in the 2020 Election
"Everything is on the line in this election—our health, our rights, our bodies, and our futures."
By Megan DiTrolio
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Who Is Kristen Welker, Moderator of the Third Presidential Debate?
Yes, there's still one more of those.
By Andrea Park
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Donald Trump's Twitter Account Was Hacked After a Researcher Guessed His Password: "maga2020!"
Plus, how to make your password safer than the President's.
By Annie Goldsmith
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The #endSARS Movement In Nigeria: What to Know
People across the world are standing in solidarity with Nigerians protesting the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
By Andrea Park
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The Swing States That Will Determine Who Wins the 2020 Election
Donald Trump's fate is in the hands of these major Electoral College votes.
By Rachel Epstein
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Jennifer Lawrence Said She Was a Republican Before Donald Trump Was Elected
Jennifer Lawrence said she used to be a Republican and backed John McCain in the 2008 presidential elections, during an appearance on podcast Absolutely Not.
By Emily Dixon