politics
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The Importance Of Indigenous Peoples Day
What Indigenous Peoples' Day is—and why it's important.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Mahsa Amini and the Iran Protests: What to Know
Unpacking the unrest in Iran.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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What You Need to Know About Paid Leave Before the Midterms
Earlier this year, a rare opportunity to finally fill the holes in our care infrastructure wasn't taken. But the leader of the new Paid Leave PAC is here to tell you it’s not over.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Last updated
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These Women Are the Last Thing Standing Between You and Nuclear War
As tensions rise between the United States and North Korea, an elite squad of Air Force officers wait for the call the world hopes never comes.
By Danielle McNally Last updated
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Attorney General Letitia James Takes on the World
Whether you're the N.R.A. or Dunkin' Donuts or a Trump, break the law in the great state of New York and she—and the office she represents—will come at you.
By Maria Ricapito Last updated
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How New York's First Female Governor Plans to Fight for Women
Kathy Hochul twice came to power because men resigned amid sexual harassment scandals. Here, how she's leading differently.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated
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How World Leaders Are Reacting To News Of Queen Elizabeth II's Passing
"She defined an era," writes President Joe Biden.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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How to Help Victims of Pakistan's Record-Breaking Flooding
How To One-third of the country is currently underwater. Here's how you can help.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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The Secret to Having “It All”? A Society That Actually Supports Women
When asked how I “have it all,” I often cite my own hard work. But the truth is I had access to certain rights and privileges that are now under more attack than ever.
By Jo Piazza Published
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5 Practical Things You Can Do to Protect Democracy
How To Advice from top celebrities and Michelle Obama herself.
By Erin Geiger Smith Published
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How Abortion Will Shape the November 2022 Elections—and How to Do Your Part
As we blaze through a highly charged midterm election season, Swing Left Executive Director Yasmin Radjy highlights rising stars who are fighting for women’s rights.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published
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Tammy Duckworth: 'I’m Mad as Hell' About the Lack of Federal Action on Gun Safety
The Illinois Senator won't let the memory of the Highland Park shooting just fade away.
By Sen. Tammy Duckworth Published
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This Bill Wants to Stop Anti-Abortion Groups From Getting Your Private Data. Period
Post-Roe period tracking apps and search history suddenly have serious implications.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
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Post-Roe, Pregnant Women Become Potential Suspects
“We anticipate a very dramatic increase in the rate of criminalization of all pregnancy outcomes.”
By Lorena O'Neil Last updated
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What Does President Biden’s New Executive Order Mean?
“We feel really strongly, particularly given the tremendous amount of legal chaos that has ensued since this decision, that it’s incumbent on us to be careful.”
By Lorena O'Neil Last updated
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14 Abortion Rights Organizations Accepting Donations to Support Their Fight
Features 'Roe' is no longer the law of the land, but these organizations won't stop fighting.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Pregnant Post-Roe—and Terrified to Travel in America
One author wonders: If my pregnancy turns tragic in a trigger ban state, will I get the life-saving care I need?
By Jo Piazza Published
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Lizzo, Sophie Turner and More Celebrities React to Roe v. Wade Being Overturned
It's been a difficult weekend.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen Dedicated 'F*** You' to the Justices Who Struck Down Roe v. Wade at Glastonbury
Rodrigo listed their names one by one.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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Lawmakers, Activists, and Allies Are Reacting With Fury to 'Roe' Being Overturned
Thousands are taking to Twitter to express their grief and anger.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published
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Justice Clarence Thomas: LGBTQ+ Rights and Contraception Are Next
"We should reconsider all of the Court's substantive due process precedents..."
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Roe Is Gone. But We Have to Keep Fighting.
How To Democracy always offers a path forward even when we feel thrust into the past.
By Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland, hosts of Pantsuit Politics Podcast Published
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The Supreme Court Has Struck Down Roe v. Wade
Roughly half of U.S. states have indicated they will now ban abortion.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Current Gun Control Policies Are Ableist
"Solutions" like active shooter drills and arming more people put the rights of gun owners above the rights of America's most vulnerable, including disabled people like myself.
By Heather Tomko Published
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The Wrong Formula
In the face of a baby food shortage, desperate moms are turning to strangers on Facebook to help—but social media shouldn't be the answer.
By Hayley Phelan Published
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Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Fiancé Riley Roberts?
Features AOC's husband-to-be is an "easygoing redhead" who lives with her in D.C.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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