Rashida Tlaib's Kids Dab in the New CongressÂ
Incoming Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s kids warmed our cold, brittle hearts by dabbing while their mom cast her vote…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Enduring Myths of the Democratic Party
Though Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill’s lost her re-election bid during November’s mid-terms, it that hasn’t…
These Are the Democrats Teaming Up With Insurance Industry Giants to Kill Universal Healthcare
Nearly 30 million people still don’t have health insurance in the United States; among those who do, many are paying en…
Big Donors Are Punishing Kirsten Gillibrand for Speaking Out Against Al Franken Â
Almost one year ago, after eight women came forward to accuse Al Franken of sexual misconduct (including non-consensual…
What Nancy Pelosi Doesn't Mean for Women
Now that Democrats have retaken the House, a debate that had previously been theoretical fodder for midterm campaigns ha…
The Hope of Rashida Tlaib
DETROIT, MICHIGAN—At 3 a.m. on August 8, hours after the polls had closed in the Michigan primary, Rashida Tlaib was…
Ayanna Pressley Wins Massachusetts Democratic Congressional Primary in Stunning UpsetÂ
On Tuesday night, 44-year-old Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley won the Democratic primary for the seventh…
Ayanna Pressley Knows She's 'Disruptive'Â
Though Massachusetts is one of the bluest states in the country, in its 230-year history, it has never elected a woman…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 'Saltine Cracker' Centrism Won't Win ElectionsÂ
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stopped by Pod Save America this week to discuss her unexpected candidacy, democratic…
Trump, the President, Concedes That He Is 'Responsible for Things That Happen in This Country'
I, like Trump, am very bad at handling the things I’m responsible for.
Black Women Are Pissed Off at Schumer and Pelosi for Failing to Defend Maxine Waters
Nearly 200 black women leaders and allies penned a scathing letter to Minority Leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Nancy Pelosi: 'It's Not Just One District'Â
On Wednesday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi gave reporters her take on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s win: “They made…
Democratic Leadership Finally Locates Spine
What an emotional rollercoaster the past 24 hours has been.
These Are the 'White Moderates' MLK Warned Us About
Trump officials have recently been on the receiving end of less than pleasant dining experiences. Homeland Security…
Goodbye (Again), Sweet BirdÂ
A few short weeks ago, former Rhode Island governor and failed Democratic presidential primary candidate Lincoln Chafee…
Parkland Survivors Might Be the Next Crop of Congressional Interns
House Democrats are inviting Parkland survivors to intern for them over the summer and help work on policy related to…
For Powerful Men, #MeToo Is About Optics
Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo quickly took ownership over the fall of former New York State Attorney…
Lincoln Chafee Is Considering Running for Senate and I Am Considering Dying in an Explosion of Delight
Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, America’s gentlest nincompoop, is once again teasing a run for office. In…