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Politics
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Kamala Harris Wears Two Black American Designers on Inauguration Day
Kamala Harris Inauguration Outfit | Who Designed Kamala Harris's Inauguration Outfit?
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Who Are Joe Biden's Grandchildren, Who Range from Seven Months Old to 26?
He has seven!
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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See the Photos From Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's Inauguration
It's a monumental day for women across the country.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Kamala Harris Husband, Douglas Emhoff, Is Her Number One Fan
Douglas Emhoff is the unofficial president of the #TeamKamala fan club.
By Ineye Komonibo Published
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Where Kamala Harris Stands on Abortion
She and Biden have clashed on the subject.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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How Kamala Harris' Birthright Citizenship Spiraled Into a Racist Controversy
No, it's not an issue, and yes, the controversy is racist.
By The Editors Published
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How Joe Biden Is Making Sure His Late Son Beau Is With Him
"I only have one regret: He's not here. Because we should be introducing him as president."
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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Joe Biden's First Wife, Neilia, and Daughter Naomi Passed Away In a 1972 Accident
Joe Biden's ability to empathize has been described as a "superpower." Biden himself lost not only his son Beau, but his first wife Neilia and daughter Naomi.
By Marie Claire Published
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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?
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?
Maya worked for Hillary Clinton in 2016 as a senior advisor.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
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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 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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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 Published