Politics
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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
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Who Is Joe Biden's Youngest Daughter, Ashley Biden?
The business owner and activist is fiercely supportive of her father.
By Katherine J Igoe
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Who Is Kamala Harris's Dad Donald Harris, a Renowned Stanford Professor?
Donald had strong words about a joke Kamala once made about Jamaica.
By Katherine J Igoe
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Who Is Maya Harris, Kamala Harris' Super-Supportive Sister?
Maya worked for Hillary Clinton in 2016 as a senior advisor.
By Katherine J Igoe
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Watch Doug Emhoff's Reaction When He Learns That Kamala Harris Googled Him Before They Met
In an interview with Jane Pauley that aired on CBS Sunday Morning, Doug Emhoff's joy for his wife was palpable. And when Kamala Harris revealed something about their courtship for the first time, Emhoff's reaction stole the show.
By Hilary Weaver
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A Better Future for All Rests on an Equitable Future for Women
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney urges the Biden-Harris administration to move quickly in cementing the E.R.A. in the Constitution.
By Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney
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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
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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
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Cori Bush Tells Republican Officials Refusing to Go Through Metal Detectors: Find Another Job
Some members of Congress took issue with new safety measures implemented at the Capitol after a mob of white supremacists and Trump supporters stormed the building last week.
By Chelsey Sanchez
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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
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President Donald Trump Was Just Impeached, Again
U.S. House members voted to impeach President Trump for incitement of insurrection. He becomes the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.
By Madison Feller
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Michelle Obama Said She "Hurts For Our Country" After Pro-Trump Mob Storms the Capitol
In a statement shared on social media, Michelle Obama said she "hurt[s] for our country" after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building.
By Emily Dixon
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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
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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
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Ivanka Trump May Have Deleted Her Tweet Calling the Mob “American Patriots,” but We All Saw It
Like father, like daughter.
By Sara Li
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'It Is a Tragic Day in the United States of America': Women in Congress Tweet From Capitol Lockdown
"It is a tragic day in the United States of America."
By Madison Feller
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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