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Congress
capitol insurrection
Jan. 6, 2021
Where Is the ‘Law and Order’ Now?
“So peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters get tear-gassed, but right-wing extremists get into the Capitol? Got it.”
By
Claire Lampen
politics
Jan. 3, 2021
Nancy Pelosi Is Narrowly Reelected House Speaker
With 216 votes to her Republican opponent’s 209, the Democrat secured another term as leader of the House.
By
Claire Lampen
how i’ll get it done
Dec. 17, 2020
How Representative Katie Porter Will Get It Done
The California representative on how she prepares for hearings, her signature whiteboard, and what Congress needs to prioritize in January.
By
Amanda Arnold
ugh
Nov. 19, 2020
Another Trump Is Reportedly Considering Politics
Lara Trump is rumored to be interested in running for Congress.
By
Claire Lampen
spicy
Sept. 30, 2020
No One Does Math Better Than Representative Katie Porter
Bludgeon me with your whiteboard.
By
Claire Lampen
encounter
July 21, 2020
‘We Saw This Problem Coming’
Lauren Underwood, the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress, on remote legislating during a pandemic.
By
Rebecca Traister
coronavirus
Mar. 22, 2020
Coronavirus Has Reached Congress
Two representatives and one senator have tested positive for COVID-19.
By
Claire Lampen
coronavirus
Mar. 11, 2020
How Can We Fight a Pandemic Without Paid Sick Leave?
As coronavirus spreads, millions of Americans have to choose between staying home when they’re ill and receiving a paycheck.
By
Hannah Gold
politics
Mar. 2, 2020
Katie Hill, After the Scandal
Her rise to Congress heralded the arrival of a new and modern political generation. And then the pictures leaked.
By
Caitlin Moscatello
the cut on tuesdays
Nov. 5, 2019
When Your New Job Takes Over Your Life
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and more, on this week’s Cut podcast.
By
the Cut
power
July 22, 2019
Wendy Davis Is Running for Congress
The sneaker-wearing, filibustering abortion activist is challenging Chip Roy in Texas.
By
Bridget Read
how i get it done
Feb. 12, 2019
How to Survive Being a Freshman in D.C.
For 32-year-old Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, living with a roommate is key.
By
Anna Silman
reading the signs
Feb. 6, 2019
Last Night, D.C. Got a New Power Uniform
Finally, a visual shorthand for women in politics.
By
Rhonda Garelick
hot shot
Feb. 5, 2019
The Women of Congress Are Wearing White to Trump’s SOTU As an Act of Solidarity
They gave speeches on gender equality while dressed to honor the suffragettes.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
social media
Jan. 16, 2019
AOC Will Try to Teach Her Democratic Colleagues to Be Good at Twitter
This may be her hardest task yet.
By
Amanda Arnold
power
Jan. 4, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Responds to Conservative Trolls With New Dancing Video
“Wait till they find out Congresswomen dance too!”
By
Amanda Arnold
a woman’s place is in the house
Jan. 3, 2019
The History-Making Gown at the Congressional Swearing-In
Rashida Tlaib wore a traditional thobe to become the first Palestinian-American congresswoman.
By
Ella Cerón
power
Dec. 13, 2018
Congress to Make Members Actually Pay for Their Own Harassment Settlements
The settlements had previously been funded with taxpayer money.
By
Kimberly Truong
sexual assault
Sept. 17, 2018
Kavanaugh and His Accuser Both Say They’re Willing to Testify Before Congress
“She decided to take control of this and tell this in her own voice,” a lawyer for Christine Blasey Ford said.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
florida
Aug. 24, 2018
This Congressional Candidate Is More Than Just Her Alien Abduction, Okay?
“It has nothing to do with what I have done. It happened when I was 7 years old,” Bettina Rodriguez Aguilar said.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
a woman’s place is in the house
Aug. 8, 2018
Michigan Likely Just Elected the First-Ever Muslim Woman to Congress
The progressive Palestinian-American Democrat had a day filled with “happy chaos.”
By
Sarah Nechamkin
keeping up with kongress
Apr. 24, 2018
Kourtney Kardashian Went to D.C. to Advocate for Safer Beauty Products
Kourtney takes Kongress.
By
Ashley Weatherford
politics
Apr. 11, 2018
Paul Ryan Stepping Down Is the Only Good Thing He’s Done for Women
Many are not sad to see him go.
By
Lisa Ryan
obituaries
Mar. 16, 2018
Veteran New York Congresswoman Louise Slaughter Dead at 88
She was a longtime advocate for women’s rights and co-authored the Violence Against Women Act.
By
Gabriella Paiella
unsanitary politics
Mar. 6, 2018
Members of Congress Call Out ‘Unsanitary’ Practice of Sleeping at the Capitol
Paul Ryan is known to do it.
By
Lisa Ryan
sexual assault
Feb. 27, 2018
Evan Rachel Wood Details Her Harrowing Abuse in Speech to Congress
Wood is pushing to get Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights Acts in all 50 states.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
more sexual harassment
Jan. 23, 2018
Congressman Calls a Former Aide His ‘Soul Mate,’ But Denies Harassing Her
Representative Patrick Meehan denies harassing a former aide who received a taxpayer-funded settlement.
By
Lisa Ryan
women in politics
Jan. 19, 2018
2018’s Record Number of Women Candidates Are Set to Blow Up Politics As Usual
What’s the fastest way to fix a broken system? Take it over.
By
Rebecca Traister
more sexual harassment
Dec. 19, 2017
Congress Discloses 3 More Sexual-Harassment Settlements
The amounts reportedly total $115,000.
By
Lisa Ryan
power
Dec. 7, 2017
Will All the Harassment Claims Against Senators Be Released?
Senator Tim Kaine thinks they should be.
By
Leah Rodriguez
sexual harassment
Dec. 5, 2017
This Congressman Is Retiring Amid Sexual-Harassment Allegations
The Michigan Democrat announced his retirement on a Detroit radio program.
By
Lisa Ryan
power
Nov. 29, 2017
House of Representatives Will Now Also Require Anti–Sexual Harassment Training
More baby steps.
By
Katie Van Syckle
power
Nov. 15, 2017
The House Has Reportedly Paid Out $15 Million in Sexual-Harassment Settlements
Representative Jackie Speier revealed this has occurred over the past 10–15 years.
By
Gabriella Paiella
sexual harassment
Nov. 14, 2017
Congressman Reportedly Exposed Himself to Staffer
Representative Jackie Speier shares horrific stories of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
sexual harassment
Nov. 3, 2017
4 Female Lawmakers Say They’ve Been Harassed by Colleagues in Congress
“It’s hostile and embarrasses, and therefore could take away a person’s power.”
By
Lisa Ryan
Sept. 26, 2017
Republican Congressman Referred to Female Colleagues as ‘Eye Candy’
Or rather, Mark Walker said he would call them that “if it wasn’t sexist.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
politics
Sept. 18, 2017
Bask in the Glory of This Amazingly Terrible Campaign Ad
Dan Helmer is here for two things: to run for Congress and to sing karaoke like he’s in
Top Gun
.
By
Gabriella Paiella
July 27, 2017
Republican Congressmen Are Using Threatening Language Against Female Senators
“Somebody needs to go over to that Senate and snatch a knot in their ass.”
By
Samantha Lee
politics
May 1, 2017
Planned Parenthood Won’t Be Defunded Under Congress’s New Budget
It’s seen as a win for Democrats.
By
Claire Landsbaum
politics
Feb. 28, 2017
Democratic Women in Congress Wear White to President Donald Trump’s Address
The color choice is a nod to the women’s suffrage movement.
By
Theresa Avila
political football
June 24, 2016
Of Course the Zika Funding Bill Excludes Birth Control and Planned Parenthood
Congress, tossing women’s health around like a football since forever.
By
Susan Rinkunas
vapists
Feb. 11, 2016
It’s Like This Hot Congressman Doesn’t Even Know How Embarrassing Vaping Is
Somebody should tell him.
By
Jessica Roy
the body politic
Sept. 29, 2015
Guess What? Americans Love Planned Parenthood
More than they love either political party or any presidential candidate.
By
Rebecca Traister
abortion
Sept. 9, 2015
Congress Had a Hearing About Planned Parenthood But Didn’t Invite Them
Hm, something odd about that.
By
Dayna Evans
shmashmortion
July 16, 2015
Republicans Investigating Planned Parenthood
House Republicans announced a Congressional investigation into Planned Parenthood.
By
Jessica Roy
letter writing campaigns
June 23, 2015
Meryl Streep Reminds Congress We Need an ERA
She sent a letter to every member of Congress asking them to revive it.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
elections
Nov. 6, 2014
Why the Midterms Were Bad News for Women
Even though some high-profile female candidates got elected.
By
Ann Friedman
male gaze
Feb. 5, 2014
Male Gaze: Clay Aiken, Hopeful Congressman
He has a new image, that’s for sure.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
politics
Nov. 21, 2013
On Capitol Hill, the Mom Caucus Is Growing
To achieve gender parity in senior legislative offices, political moms can’t wait for an empty nest to go to Washington.
By
Kat Stoeffel
recruitment
Aug. 7, 2013
GOP Asks Women to Relinquish Household and Run for Congress
Doesn’t its labor and family planning stances make it way easy?
By
Kat Stoeffel
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