Kamala Harris’s Friendship With Joe Biden’s Late Son Was Central To Their First Joint Event
Joe Biden's late son Beau, and his relationship with Harris, hung over the first appearance of the Democratic presidential ticket.
Ilhan Omar Won A Bitter Primary To Keep Her Seat In Congress
Omar beat a well-funded challenger in her Democrat-heavy Minnesota congressional district.
Kamala Harris Is Joe Biden's Pick For Vice President
The California senator, who ran for president herself last year, will be the first Black woman on a major party presidential ticket.
The Truth Behind A Viral Picture Of A Reopening School Is Worse Than It Looked
An alarming photo of a hallway crowded by mostly maskless students in a Georgia high school raises issues with reopening schools all around the country.
Ilhan Omar Didn’t Expect “A Red Carpet Welcome” To Congress
Ilhan Omar, facing a primary based in part on her national image, said in an interview her image and identity justify her politics.
Trump Made School Reopenings An Election Issue. The Voters He Needs Just Don’t Agree With Him.
In suburban western Wisconsin, voters were unusually nuanced about how realistic Trump’s push to reopen schools during the coronavirus pandemic really is.
The National Obsession Around Ilhan Omar Is Fueling Her Primary Opponent
Antone Melton-Meaux was virtually unknown. But he's now raising millions in his challenge to Ilhan Omar.
The Minnesota Freedom Fund Raised Over $30 Million After George Floyd’s Death. Now It’s A Target.
The small nonprofit that raised millions during protests in Minneapolis has struggled to spend all of its new money and is now being attacked on the right.
The Coronavirus Is Shattering A Generation Of Kids
Interviews with more than 40 children across the country reveal American childhood in the midst of COVID-19 — and how race and class help define which children will emerge unscathed.
The US Women’s National Team Is Demanding US Soccer Apologize To Black Players For Banning Kneeling During The National Anthem
Emails obtained by BuzzFeed News show that in 2017, US Soccer suggested a player who violated the policy twice could be suspended for a year.
Minneapolis Leaders Pledged To Disband The Police Department In Response To George Floyd's Death
The announcement marks an unprecedented victory for activists that could prove a turning point in criminal justice reform.
Minneapolis Public Schools Voted To End Its Contract With The City’s Police After The Death Of George Floyd
The decision is a giant step for activists as protests rise across the country, and could drive other districts to do the same.
Their Restaurant Burned Down In The Minneapolis Protests. They Just Want Justice For George Floyd.
“We can rebuild a building. But we cannot give this man back to his family.”
Many Trans Students Have Been Forced To Hide Their True Selves Because Of College Closures
The coronavirus pandemic has put the mental and physical health of an already vulnerable group at far greater risk.
Losing Soccer During The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Devastating For Kids Who Found Refuge In Sports
“I just feel like I’m not me,” one 16-year-old stuck indoors told BuzzFeed News.
Staffers On Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Are Losing Their Jobs In The Middle Of A Pandemic
“He’s chopping his employees in a pandemic,” said one staffer in Florida.
The Coronavirus Outbreak Is A Disaster For Women’s Sports
Women professional athletes were starting to make huge gains. But the coronavirus outbreak could be devastating to their leagues.
The Coronavirus Outbreak Has Made Voting In Illinois Today A Full Mess
“A functioning democracy should not have this,” one person trying to vote in the primary said.
Katie Porter Got The CDC Director To Promise Free Coronavirus Tests
The CDC did not respond to a request for comment to confirm it would follow through.
US Women's Soccer Players Protested Unequal Pay At A Match By Turning Their Jerseys Inside Out
The US Soccer Federation has been under fire after its attorneys argued in court that women players should be paid less because the men’s team “requires a higher level of skill.”