United States Congress
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Why the Midterm Elections Matter
With abortion rights, democracy, and many more critical issues on the ballot, there’s no room for apathy this election cycle.
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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.
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Meghan Markle Would Have to Abandon Her Royal Title to Run for Political Office
The Duchess’s political ambitions make perfect sense, but she’ll have to make a hard choice if she follows through with them.
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Meghan Markle Might Be Eyeing an Important Congressional Seat, Says Expert
The Duchess would be in a good position to be the new Senator from California.
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Republican Leaders Want Meghan Markle Stripped of Her Royal Title
The backlash came after the Duchess penned a letter advocating for paid parental leave.
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In Conversation: Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Emily Tisch Sussman
“It’s ridiculous that we’re the only advanced nation on the planet that doesn’t help families with childcare.”
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Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics—And Neither Have Our Nation’s Moms
Policies touted in the $3.5 trillion budget plan and other Congressional bills are missing a core component of maternal well-being: menstrual access and health.
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The Anti-Choice Movement’s Aims Are Out in the Open: End Roe, Rip Away Reproductive Freedom
Today, 228 U.S. senators and representatives explicitly asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Paid Leave for All Is Necessary for Our Country to Recover
Amanda Brown Lierman and Dawn Huckelbridge argue that passing a comprehensive paid leave plan is imperative to supporting women in the workplace—and America's economic future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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All Four Members of Congress' Progressive "Squad" Have Been Reelected
The Democratic Party's progressive "Squad"—Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib—have all been reelected.
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This Is How Many Electoral Votes Are Needed to Win a Presidential Election
Every vote counts.
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Congress Needs to Prioritize Immigrants in the Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
On top of the pandemic, immigrants must fight government attacks, barriers to stimulus money, and an unequal health system.
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Michelle Caruso-Cabrera Is Looking to Take Over AOC's House Seat
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez broke ground as one of 100 women elected to the House in 2018. Now ex-MSNBC anchor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera is in the running for AOC's seat.
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Rep. Katie Porter's Secret to Being an Effective Politician? Being Prepared
The Congresswoman spoke with Marie Claire about facing off with the CDC director over coronavirus testing.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants Justice for Every Sexual Assault Survivor
The congresswoman speaks truth to power in Jessica Valenti and Jaclyn Friedman's upcoming anthology, Believe Me.
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The Chairwoman of NARAL's Board Has Quit to Run for Congress
Allison Fine, a nonprofit veteran, has vowed to fight for women's reproductive freedom.
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This Is How Much Paid Family Leave Members of Congress Give their Own Staffs
Can I get on Tammy Duckworth's plan?
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Clapped Back at Donald Trump In Exactly the Right Way
Quoting Maya Angelou is always a boss move.
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44 Pro-Gun Control Lawmakers Who Support Common-Sense Gun Reform in 2019
It's time to hold our newly elected leaders accountable. Here, MarieClaire.com rounded up a running list of governors, senators, and congresspeople who believe in common-sense gun reform to support now.
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2019's Barrier-Breaking Politicians Get to Work
On November 6, 125 women were elected to the House, Senate, and governorships. This week, they assume power. Here's what they plan on doing with it.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Leaked College Dancing Video Has the Internet Obsessed
While Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was being sworn into the 116th Congress on January 3, a leaked video of her dancing from college surfaced on the internet. The scandal! Naturally, half the internet was obsessed with it. See the best, funniest reactions here.
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Why Many Congresswomen Wore White at Today's Swearing In Ceremony
The fashion choice has a historic significance.
