Politics

Rep. Pramila Jayapal's Journey Is "Every Immigrant's Story"

03/08/2024

Rep. Pramila Jayapal's Journey Is "Every Immigrant's Story"

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, of Washington state, is known for being an outspoken advocate of social justice, reproductive freedoms, and immigrants' rights.

A New Political Gender Divide Is Shaking Up the Dating World

03/01/2024

A New Political Gender Divide Is Shaking Up the Dating World

Andi, a 30-year-old living in Los Angeles, was in love with her ex "for a million different reasons" that she thought outweighed their political differences.

The Biden Administration Is Rolling Out New Abortion Initiatives — Here's What to Know

01/22/2024

The Biden Administration Is Rolling Out New Abortion Initiatives — Here's What to Know

Jan. 22 marks what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Botox, Beauty Services, and George Santos's Campaign Bill

11/17/2023

Botox, Beauty Services, and George Santos's Campaign Bill

If you want to better understand what not to do with your congressional campaign funds, look at George Santos.

11 Books and Films About Israel and Palestine, Recommended by Scholars

10/29/2023

11 Books and Films About Israel and Palestine, Recommended by Scholars

Editor's Note: This piece has been updated to include the scholars' names on each piece of media they recommended.

How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Cycle Is Heavy

10/12/2023

How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Cycle Is Heavy

Big feelings are swirling on the internet right now.

I'm Anxious About the Future of DACA For People Like Me — but I'm Not Defeated

09/22/2023

I'm Anxious About the Future of DACA For People Like Me — but I'm Not Defeated

Six months ago, I wrote my first opinion piece for POPSUGAR.

Why We Still Need to Fight For the Equal Rights Amendment, 100 Years Later

07/20/2023

Why We Still Need to Fight For the Equal Rights Amendment, 100 Years Later

This year marks 100 years since the introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment and half a century since it passed in Congress.

A New Law Extends Workplace Protections For Pregnant People. Does It Go Far Enough?

07/06/2023

A New Law Extends Workplace Protections For Pregnant People. Does It Go Far Enough?

A new law known as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) quietly went into effect on June 27, after being passed in December 2022.

RFK Jr. Works Out . . . in Jeans?

06/26/2023

RFK Jr. Works Out . . . in Jeans?

In today's episode of "Odd Things on the Internet," we have a few choice videos of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of John F. Kennedy, working out in jeans.

An Essential Reading List 1 Year After Roe Was Overturned

06/24/2023

An Essential Reading List 1 Year After Roe Was Overturned

June 24 marks exactly one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, ending the constitutional right to an abortion — and completely reshaping the landscape of reproductive healthcare access in America.

In the Face of Corporate Controversy, True Pride Will Always Persist

06/15/2023

In the Face of Corporate Controversy, True Pride Will Always Persist

A few years ago, in June, I was walking through Target with my mom.