politics
This Texas Democrat Fled the State to Block Trump and Greg Abbott's Redistricting Effort
"It's one thing to fight against my community and try to silence us. It's a whole ‘nother thing if we just lay down and take it."
By Lex McMenamin
Deja Foxx Loses in Arizona Special Election Democratic Primary to Adelita Grijalva
The race made national headlines after Foxx, widely seen as the underdog, was able to capture the attention of young progressives across the country through her social media platforms.
By Jessica Kutz, The 19th
This Season of Love Island USA Is a Lesson in Voter Turnout
3.5 million people voted after one episode of the reality show. Fans say politicians can harness that beyond the villa.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Congress Traded Your Pap Smear for a Billionaire’s Tax Break
Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," argues Kierra Jones, is part of "conservatives’ political crusade to ban abortion and gender-affirming care, and to deprive Americans of their reproductive and bodily autonomy."
By Kierra B. Jones
Next Year, America Turns 250. These Gen Zers Want to Make It a Turning Point
“It’s time to rekindle the revolutionary spirit of urgency and invention. Gen Z is ready to lead our country into the future.”
By Youth250
Youth Organizers Like Us Fought for a Zohran Mamdani Win
"Those seeing Mamdani's victory as an overnight success are missing the bigger picture — namely, the political movement built over decades, largely by young people, that made this moment possible."
By Shiv Soin and Kathryn Gioiosa
The Internet Is Having a Blast Watching Donald Trump and Elon Musk Feud
And we're rooting for neither.
By Mandy Velez
A Biden-Era Instagram Account Run By a Hill Staffer Is Now Posting Through Trump Chaos
Dear White Staffers anonymously helps organizers boost issues and federal workers leak stories.
By Lex McMenamin
How to Sniff Out ‘Copaganda’: When the Police and the Media Manipulate Our News
"By cherry-picking anecdotes, news reports can distort our interpretation of the world."
By Alec Karakatsanis
For Deja Foxx, It Was Crashout or Congress. She Chose Congress.
The 25-year-old is running for a seat in Arizona.
By Malavika Kannan
Vivian Wilson on Being Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Going Viral, and Protecting Trans Youth
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter is coming into her own.
By Ella YurmanPhotography by Andy Jackson
Fashion Is Already Being Used as a Form of Resistance—Will It Matter?
Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson's cowrie shell collar may have had a significant meaning – if people are listening.
By Alyssa Hardy
On Day One, Trump Pits His Administration Against Trans People
His administration will likely run into legal trouble as it implements policies on federal identity documents and housing in federal prisons.
By Orion Rummler, The 19th* and Kate Sosin, The 19th*
All of the Ways Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy From Day One
“There’s so many levers he could press."
By Shefali Luthra, The 19th*
Dean Spade Wants You to Think About Your Dating Politics
“All of our movements are made of groups and collaborations that are only as strong as our relationships."
By Lex McMenamin
House Votes to Ban Trans Girls From Women’s Sports in Schools
Research has debunked the idea that trans athletes have an inherent advantage.
By Orion Rummler, The 19th*
Two Men Explain How They Left the Manosphere — and Why Some Never Will
There's no one clear path, but it is possible.
By Fortesa Latifi
Will Clothing Be More Expensive When Donald Trump Is President Again?
Yes, Trump’s tariff proposals could impact fashion prices. It's not a reason to buy more now.
By Alyssa Hardy
It's Time for Black Women to Be Selfish
White feminism continues to fail us. It can't be our burden to convince white women otherwise.
By Niya Doyle
By Focusing on Reaching Young Men, Who Are We Leaving Behind?
What if Democrats tried embracing the people that actually vote for them and need protecting?
By Lex McMenamin