FEC Says That Candidates Can Use Campaign Funds For Child Care
The unanimous decision comes as a record number of women run for the U.S. House — and motherhood takes on an increasingly visible role in politics.
Political Demographics
Are Women Candidates Winning More In 2018?
The "wave of women" candidates played out in this week's primaries in Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia, particularly among Democrats. There were 27 women winners in House primaries.
What The Kanye Controversy Can Teach Us About Black Voters
The reactions to Kanye West's noisy rightward lurch illustrate some important dynamics about black voting behavior and why a country with many black conservatives has so few black Republicans.
Despite So Much Winning, The Right Feels Like It's Losing
Donald Trump's victory ushered in a level of conservative dominance in American politics not seen in nearly a century. But fears of losing a culture war can stoke "apocalyptic" feelings on the right.
When What Was Good For Bill Cosby Was Good For Black America
The few, tepid defenses of Bill Cosby during his criminal trial for sexual assault are an illustration of just how much his influence as Black America's emissary to the wider world has waned.
Filtering American History Through A 'Brown' Lens
Kevin Young's new book of poetry, Brown, is colored by memories from his family and childhood, U.S. history and black culture.
Democrats Push For Internal Documents On 2020 Census Citizenship Question
More lawmakers are calling for a subpoena to force the Census Bureau and Commerce Department to release documents about the controversial citizenship question before an upcoming hearing.
If A Parent's Day Job Is Running For Congress, Can The Campaign Pay For Child Care?
A congressional candidate is asking the Federal Election Commission to decide whether she's allowed to use campaign funds to pay for child care while she spends her days on the trail.
Skipping The 2020 Census Citizenship Question? You'll Still Be Counted
Anyone who doesn't answer the controversial citizenship question would still be included in the upcoming U.S. headcount — and may get a phone call or follow-up visit, the Census Bureau's head says.
A Record 309 Women Are Running For Seats In The House (And 1,103 Men)
The number of women running for Congress has jumped sharply this year. So has the number of men.