Politics
Elections, legislation, and more politics news from the news editors at Marie Claire.
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In 2023, Black Women Will Have to Work Over 21 Months To Make What White Men Did in a YearFeatures It's just one of the many ways women still aren't equal to men.
By Brooke Knappenberger Last updated
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How to Support Those Impacted by the Deadly Earthquake in Turkey and SyriaHow To Exactly how to support and donate to the organizations on the ground.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Last updated
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These Black History Documentaries Are Essential Viewing—This Month, and BeyondTake your allyship a step further.
By Bianca Rodriguez Published
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Christmas in UkraineThis Christmas, Ukrainian women tell tales of hope, resilience, and optimism.
By Iryna Tatarenko Published
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Exactly Who Celebrities Are Endorsing in the 2022 MidtermsA-listers are showing up for this year's crucial elections.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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Ballot Drop Boxes Are in Flux Ahead of the 2022 MidtermsFeatures Across the country, GOP lawmakers are restricting access to them as yet another form of voter suppression.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Why the Midterm Elections MatterWith abortion rights, democracy, and many more critical issues on the ballot, there’s no room for apathy this election cycle.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Want Better Policies? Elect More MomsNew data shows which states elect more moms to legislatures—and why it matters.
By Rebecca Gale Published
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Are You Registered to Vote?How To With voting rights under attack, double-checking your voter registration status is more important than ever.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Your Guide to the 2022 MidtermsConsider this your guide to key races, important dates, and more.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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4 Ways Your Rights Are on the Ballot This ElectionAccording to Vice President Kamala Harris.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
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Moms Will Make the Difference in the Midterm ElectionsA plethora of issues impacting women and children will be top of mind for moms as they head to the polls this November.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated
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Liz Truss Has Resigned as UK Prime Minister After 44 Days In OfficeFeatures The country’s third female prime minister promised to hit the ground running.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
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The Importance Of Indigenous Peoples DayWhat Indigenous Peoples' Day is—and why it's important.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Mahsa Amini and the Iran Protests: What to KnowUnpacking the unrest in Iran.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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What You Need to Know About Paid Leave Before the MidtermsEarlier this year, a rare opportunity to finally fill the holes in our care infrastructure wasn't taken. But the leader of the new Paid Leave PAC is here to tell you it’s not over.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Last updated
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These Women Are the Last Thing Standing Between You and Nuclear WarAs tensions rise between the United States and North Korea, an elite squad of Air Force officers wait for the call the world hopes never comes.
By Danielle McNally Last updated
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How New York's First Female Governor Plans to Fight for WomenKathy Hochul twice came to power because men resigned amid sexual harassment scandals. Here, how she's leading differently.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated
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How World Leaders Are Reacting To News Of Queen Elizabeth II's Passing"She defined an era," writes President Joe Biden.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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How to Help Victims of Pakistan's Record-Breaking FloodingHow To One-third of the country is currently underwater. Here's how you can help.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Melinda Gates Highlights 5 Women Inspiring Change in Their CommunitiesThe global advocate shares the stories of some extraordinary women whose vision and ingenuity are creating new possibilities for their countries and industries.
By Melinda French Gates Last updated
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The Secret to Having “It All”? A Society That Actually Supports WomenWhen asked how I “have it all,” I often cite my own hard work. But the truth is I had access to certain rights and privileges that are now under more attack than ever.
By Jo Piazza Published
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5 Practical Things You Can Do to Protect DemocracyHow To Advice from top celebrities and Michelle Obama herself.
By Erin Geiger Smith Published
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How Abortion Will Shape the November 2022 Elections—and How to Do Your PartAs we blaze through a highly charged midterm election season, Swing Left Executive Director Yasmin Radjy highlights rising stars who are fighting for women’s rights.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Published
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Tammy Duckworth: 'I’m Mad as Hell' About the Lack of Federal Action on Gun SafetyThe Illinois Senator won't let the memory of the Highland Park shooting just fade away.
By Sen. Tammy Duckworth Published
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This Bill Wants to Stop Anti-Abortion Groups From Getting Your Private Data. PeriodPost-Roe period tracking apps and search history suddenly have serious implications.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published



