Voting - The Cut

election 2020 Nov. 3, 2020

What It Means to Work the PollsSeven volunteer poll workers on the joys (and struggles) of performing their civic duty.

By Claire Lampen

election 2016 Nov. 2, 2020

Where Were You When Trump Won?Ten people on the night they planned to spend celebrating Clinton’s victory.

By Anna Silman

power Nov. 2, 2020

The Unique Dread of This Election DayVoting early, in a pandemic, in the shadow of a right-wing Supreme Court, and wondering if it will ever end.

By Bridget Read

how i get it done Nov. 2, 2020

How Leading Civil-Rights Attorney Vanita Gupta Gets It Done“Voting isn’t enough to make change, but everything can be changed if you vote.”

By Amanda Arnold

power Oct. 29, 2020

It Should Never Be This HardFive horror stories that show the infuriating obstacles many people face while voting in America.

By Bridget Read

action item Sept. 30, 2020

Take 30 Seconds to Find Your Early-Voting Polling SiteIn a number of states, you can already cast your vote.

By Amanda Arnold

fashion Sept. 22, 2020

Shopping, With a Side of DemocracyYou can now register to vote at Saks.

By Emilia Petrarca

psa Sept. 21, 2020

And Now, an Important Message From Diplo’s ButtA celebrity tush does its civic duty.

By Claire Lampen

2018 midterms Nov. 6, 2018

People Are Having a Lot of Trouble VotingVoters throughout the country have been faced with long lines and technical difficulties.

By Madeleine Aggeler

rock the vote Nov. 6, 2018

Demi Lovato Is ‘Grateful’ to Be Home From Rehab and VotingThere’s our gal!

By Devon Ivie

royals Oct. 28, 2018

Meghan Markle Talks About the Importance of VotingThe duchess gets political in talking about the suffragist movement.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

voting Sept. 13, 2018

What to Do If You Have Trouble Voting in the New York PrimariesEven the NYC’s Mayor’s son needed to cast an affidavit ballot.

By Gabriella Paiella

demographics Dec. 13, 2017

63 Percent of White Women Vote for Guy Who Thinks Women Should Not VoteFor starters, 63 percent of white women voted for Roy Moore.

By Gabriella Paiella

science of us Dec. 4, 2017

Having a Daughter Makes Dads More Politically PolarizedIn whichever direction they already happen to lean.

By Jesse Singal

the kush Sept. 28, 2017

Turns Out Jared Kushner Is Registered to Vote As a ManDespite what the records said.

By Madeleine Aggeler

19th amendment Sept. 27, 2017

Jared Kushner Reportedly Registered to Vote As a WomanIt’s not the first time he’s struggled with forms.

By Lisa Ryan

Aug. 11, 2017

Researchers Accidentally Found One Way to Help Kids Grow Up to Be VotersChildren who were in a program designed to help develop social skills were more likely to vote when they grew up, an unintended but happy side effect.

By Lily Carollo

Nov. 8, 2016

Read These Inspiring Thank-you Notes for Suffragist Ida B. Wells“Thank you for your sacrifice and the struggle to bring equality to our nation.”

By Claire Landsbaum

the swift pr machine Nov. 8, 2016

And Taylor Swift Is Voting For …Duh duh duh.

By Allie Jones

Nov. 7, 2016

Bosses Have a Surprising Amount of Influence Over How Their Employees VoteAnd whom they donate to.

By Cari Romm

childcare Nov. 7, 2016

YMCA Offering Free Child Care in Some Locations for Election DayThe two-hour drop-off service will be available for kids from age 2 to 12.

By Laura June

social contagion Nov. 7, 2016

Please, Tell All Your Friends That You’re VotingBecause democracy really is contagious.

By Drake Baer

Nov. 4, 2016

How to Share Your Voting Experience LegallyCheck this list before you plan on bringing your phone into the booth.

By Emily Sundberg

Nov. 1, 2016

How to Make Sure You Don’t Screw Up Your BallotYou should have a plan before you set out for your polling place, because it’s surprisingly easy to make mistakes.

By Jesse Singal

Oct. 17, 2016