Politics
The Fall Of Roe V. Wade Is Frightening, But We’ve Got To Help Each Other
The overturning of Roe v. Wade and a spate of other recent Supreme Court decisions will put many people’s lives in danger. We’ve got to work to keep each other safe.
Estelle Tang
These Parents Explained Why They Feel More Strongly About Supporting Abortion Rights Than Ever Before
“It’s definitely not for everybody.”
Paige Skinner
“We Had To Do Something”: Crowds Are Gathering Across The US To Protest The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade
“I’m a teacher — I stuck [posterboard and markers] in my bag at the last minute in case the decision came down today.”
Ellie Hall
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas: Laws On Same-Sex Marriage And Relationships, As Well As Contraception, Should Be Next
President Joe Biden warned the Supreme Court decision on abortion had set the US on an “extreme and dangerous path” that could overturn marriage equality, among other rights.
David Mack
Liberal Supreme Court Justices Couldn't Preserve Abortion As A Constitutional Right. Here's Their Dissent.
"One result of today’s decision is certain: the curtailment of women’s rights, and of their status as free and equal citizens."
David Mack
"Do You Feel Safe? You Shouldn't.": The Instagram Comment That Will Likely Send A Man To Prison
A man from Nebraska is the first person to plead guilty as part of the Justice Department's task force to protect elections workers.
David Mack
An Armed Man Who Was Arrested Near Brett Kavanaugh's Home Has Been Charged With Attempted Murder
The man told police he was angry about the court's possible overturning of federal abortion rights.
David Mack
Prosecutors Escalated The Stakes For Proud Boys Leaders In The Latest Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy Indictment
Ex–Proud Boys national chair Enrique Tarrio and his codefendants are already set for trial in August.
Zoe Tillman
An Armed Retired Police Officer Was Arrested Outside Of The US Capitol After Presenting A Fake Badge
Officers said they found a BB gun, two ballistic vests, several high-capacity magazines, and other ammunition in the suspect's car.
Kadia Goba
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, And Prince Louis Played A Starring Role In The Trooping The Colour
The Cambridge children rode in a carriage during the Queen's birthday parade as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Ellie Hall
Mainstream Feminism Has Failed Us
From the coming fall of Roe v. Wade to the egregious public treatment of abuse victims, we’re witnessing the limits of commercialized white feminism.
Shannon Keating
A Diner Confronted Ted Cruz About The Uvalde Shooting At A Sushi Restaurant
“I imagine [Cruz] would feel safe in that space,” activist Benjamin Hernandez told BuzzFeed News. “But I’m like, if you think this is a safe space, well, guess what? I’m here too.”
Emerson Malone
Here's What Congress Failed To Do After Sandy Hook And How It’s Shaping Up To Be The Same After The Uvalde Shooting
After the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary 10 years ago, gun control advocates thought we had reached a tipping point, but the unrelenting GOP resistance has stopped major changes.
David Mack
Democrats Want To Stop Google's Location Data From Being Used Against People Who Get Abortions
If adopted, the change would dramatically reduce police access to citizens’ physical location and affect much more than abortion prosecutions.
Emily Baker-White
An Appeals Court Rejected Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s Take On A Post–Civil War Prohibition On Insurrectionists In Public Office
The 4th Circuit didn’t specifically decide if the disqualification language would apply to Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who lost his reelection bid.
Zoe Tillman
Suraj Patel Is Running In A Chaotic Primary Against Two Incumbent Democrats
In his announcement video, Patel blames "career politicians" for losing ground in the Democrats' attempt to maintain a majority in the House.
Kadia Goba
“Worried” Senators Are Investigating A Private Equity Giant’s Care For People With Disabilities
The inquiry follows a BuzzFeed News investigation that revealed alarming lapses in care — including abuse, neglect, and dire working conditions — in the group homes it owns across the country.
Kendall Taggart
The Supreme Court Struck Down Another Limit On Money In Politics
Sen. Ted Cruz successfully argued for an end to a cap on how much money candidates can collect after an election to repay their own personal loans.
Zoe Tillman
Republicans Don't Think Undocumented Immigrant Babies Should Get Formula Over Americans
Republican lawmakers say sending baby formula amid a nationwide shortage to feed undocumented immigrant infants is "unconscionable."
Salvador Hernandez
Here’s What You Need To Know Ahead Of The Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Rights
Here's what you need to know ahead of the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion access.
Zoe Tillman
The Senate Has Failed To Codify Abortion Rights Across The Country
Republicans successfully blocked a bill to enshrine abortion access into law, clearing the way for the Supreme Court to potentially strike down Roe v. Wade.
Paul McLeod
The Far-Right Troll Known As “Baked Alaska” Just Blew Up His Own Jan. 6 Plea Hearing
Gionet was set to plead guilty to a misdemeanor for parading at the Capitol. He proclaimed his innocence instead. A trial is set for March 7.
Zoe Tillman
A Jan. 6 Defendant Is Going To Jail For Having A Loaded Shotgun And A Sword As Others Push To Get Their Guns Back
Barton Shively reached for a shotgun during an unannounced visit from probation officers, according to the judge.
Zoe Tillman
Susan Collins Called Police Over A Chalk Drawing Asking Her To "Please" Support Abortion Rights
The colorful sidewalk message asked the Republican senator to "please" vote yes on a federal bill aimed at protecting abortion access.
Julia Reinstein
The Anti–Madison Cawthorn Campaign Is Also Anti-Gay, Some Democrats Fear
“There’s plenty of shit to attack Madison Cawthorn about…without having to stoop to these homophobic stereotypes or tropes,” Clay Aiken said.
David Mack
Elon Musk Said He Would Reverse Twitter’s Permaban On Donald Trump
“I think that it was a mistake.”
Richard Nieva
Jill Biden Made A Surprise Visit To Ukraine To Meet With Their First Lady
Olena Zelenska had not been seen in public since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February.
David Mack
Trump Showed How Easy It Is To Break The EPA. It's Much Harder To Fix It.
“The EPA is still in crisis,” one environmentalist said.
Zahra Hirji
Olivia Rodrigo Paused Her Concert To Speak Out In Favor Of Abortion Rights
"I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion," Rodrigo told fans at her Sour tour concert in Washington, DC.
David Mack
A Third Oath Keeper Has Agreed to Cooperate with Prosecutors In The Seditious Conspiracy Case
William Todd Wilson was the first Oath Keeper to breach the Capitol building, prosecutors claim.
Ken Bensinger
