Politics
How The “Don’t Say Gay” Law Is Affecting Florida LGBTQ Students And Teachers
“You feel the sense of danger — like, school does not feel safe.”
Hallie Lieberman
That Viral Post About 15,000 Protesters In Iran Being Sentenced To Death Is Misleading, But Activists Warn Executions Are A Strong "Possibility"
Several high-profile figures, including Viola Davis, Sophie Turner, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shared the post about protesters in Iran being executed.
Ade Onibada
Donald Trump Says He Will Run For President In 2024
Trump has spent most of the last two years undermining American democracy. Now he wants another chance at power.
David Mack
Arizona Rejected MAGA Candidates For Senate And Governor
The critical swing state went for former president Donald Trump in 2016 and then President Joe Biden in 2020.
Anna Betts
“We Have A Broken Healthcare System”: An Ohio County Is Trying To Erase Up To $240 Million In Medical Debt
“Washington might not have a plan for medical debt relief, but Toledo, Ohio does.”
Steffi Cao
Newly Elected Gen Z Congress Member Maxwell Frost Told Us He Was OK With Getting His Stan History Uncovered On Twitter
The 25-year-old Florida new member of Congress told us about the time he met Harry Styles and how political campaigns are similar to standoms.
Steffi Cao
Gen Z Showed That Young Voters Are A Force To Be Reckoned With
“We’ve grown up in unprecedented circumstances from economic turmoil to the pandemic, to climate change, to school shootings.”
Anna Betts
I Can’t Tell If Trump Is Panicking About Ron DeSantis. Oh, Wait. Yes I Can.
After right-wing media appeared to rally behind Ron DeSantis, Trump went into meltdown mode.
David Mack
Here's Where Abortion Rights Won At The Midterms
In Michigan and Kentucky and California and Vermont and Wisconsin, abortion access was supported at the polls.
Alexa Lee
The “Red Wave” Was More Of A Meme Opportunity Than Any Big Political Swing
The force of the red wave became more of a meme than a descriptor for how the midterms went.
Steffi Cao
Wisconsin Voters Have Reelected A Governor And Attorney General Who Support Abortion Rights And Say They Won’t Enforce A Near-Total Abortion Ban
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul have pledged not to enforce the state’s near-total abortion ban, which took effect after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Anna Betts
Republican Ron Johnson, Who Said Jan. 6 Was Not An Armed Insurrection, Has Been Reelected Senator Of Wisconsin
Through the summer, polls showed the incumbent Republican and 35-year-old progressive challenger neck and neck.
Anna Betts
Voters Turned Out To Protect Abortion Rights In Michigan, California, And Kentucky, Just Months After Roe Was Overturned
“This is a really big step in preventing any more degradation of democracy,” a Michigan woman who voted in favor of the amendment told BuzzFeed News.
Clarissa-Jan Lim
A Rundown Of Critical Midterm Election Victories So Far
Here’s why these winners are such a big deal.
Alexa Lee
Longtime Abortion Rights Advocate Josh Shapiro Has Been Elected Governor Of Pennsylvania
The race for governor is critical to determining the future of abortion access in Pennsylvania.
Anna Betts
Maura Healey Has Become The Nation's First Openly Lesbian Governor And The First Woman To Hold The Seat In Massachusetts
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll will be joining Healey as lieutenant governor. This is the first time women have held both roles at the same time in the US.
Anna Betts
Maxwell Frost Has Become The First Gen Z Member Of Congress
"Don't count out young people,” Frost said in August.
Anna Betts
Ted Cruz Got Hit By A Beer Can As The Astros' Victory Parade Booed Him And The Man Who Allegedly Threw It Was Arrested
The man accused of throwing the cans told police, "I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry," during his arrest.
Julia Reinstein
"People Want To Feel Like They're Part Of A Movement": These Gen Z Political Organizers Think Memes Can Change The Country
"The old guard in Democratic politics has an issue with not bringing young people to the table.” —@OrganizerMemes
Alice Lahoda
Puberty Blockers, Hormones, And Gender Affirmation Surgery Are No Longer Available To Florida Minors Seeking Treatment
The state medical board, which was entirely appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted on Friday to ban doctors from prescribing puberty blockers, hormones, and gender affirmation surgeries.
Steffi Cao
Oprah Said She Would Vote For John Fetterman Over Her Protégé Dr. Oz In The Pennsylvania Senate Race
"If I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman for many reasons."
Clarissa-Jan Lim
Dr. Oz Used To Be A Good Doctor. What Happened To Him?
Mehmet Oz was once an established surgeon with a good reputation. Then, he started hawking shoddy supplements and trying to get elected in a state he barely lives in.
Scaachi Koul
Nancy Pelosi's Husband Was Attacked With A Hammer By An Intruder Who Broke Into Their Home, Police Say
The suspect reportedly broke in to the couple's home shouting "Where is Nancy? Where is Nancy?" while confronting Paul Pelosi.
Clarissa-Jan Lim
The Man Who Dragged A Police Officer Into A Crowd Of Rioters On Jan. 6 Has Been Sentenced To More Than 7 Years In Prison
Albuquerque Cosper Head was responsible for “some of the darkest acts committed on one of our nation’s darkest days," said the judge.
Anna Betts
“It’s Important That We Do Our Part To Make Sure Democracy Can Function”: As Threats Against Them Increase, Poll Workers Told Us Why They Have Decided To Work The Elections This Year
“The last thing I’m willing to give up is the ability for people to assemble and vote,” one poll worker said.
Anna Betts
The Jan. 6 Committee Has Officially Subpoenaed Trump And Is Calling On Him To Testify Next Month
The committee is demanding that the former president testify under oath on Nov. 14.
Anna Betts
Steve Bannon Has To Go To Prison — And This Time Trump Can't Save Him
The former top Trump adviser was sentenced on Friday to four months in prison over his refusal to appear before the Jan. 6 Committee.
David Mack
The Head Of Lettuce Outlived Liz Truss With The UK PM Resigning After Just 44 Days As Leader
The 47-year-old became the shortest-serving PM in British history, best remembered for destroying the pound and a molding head of lettuce.
Ade Onibada
Climber Elnaz Rekabi Returned To Iran To Cheers Of “Elnaz, Hero” After Competing Without A Hijab
The video of Rekabi competing with an uncovered ponytail has become a symbol for the country’s anti-hijab protests.
Steffi Cao
Ted Cruz's 100 Cans Of Chunky Soup And 13 Other Ridiculous Political Moments That STILL Feel Fake
Legend has it Hillary Clinton still roams the Chappaqua woods to this day, imploring bewildered passersby to "Pokémon GO-to-the-polls."
Alice Lahoda
