Mattie Kahn
Mattie Kahn is a writer whose work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Elle, Vogue, Town & Country, and more. She is the author of Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions.
Life After Gun Violence
Gun violence can feel like an inextricable part of American life. Do we have to accept that this is just the way things are? Here, 10 people who have been directly impacted by it share their stories—and why they refuse to.
A First Lady Undeterred
A pandemic. A war. A country at its breaking point. Dr. Jill Biden has faced it all with the grace and conviction that has guided her all her life—showing up for her students, her friends and family, the American people, her husband, and herself.
Twitter Is Very Worried About John McCain
Ivanka Trump: I Disagree with My Father in Private
Can You Guess What Year This Newspaper Cover Was Published?
(Hint: it isn't 1950!)
Here Is Yet One More Room Full of Only White Men, Deciding Whether Women Deserve Health Care
In a desperate attempt to pass Trumpcare, a whole bunch of men join forces to ruin women's lives.
Former Student Alleges Neil Gorsuch Said Women "Manipulate" Companies for Maternity Leave Benefits
Gorsuch allegedly told students that employers should ask women if they plan to have children during the hiring process.
Top 10 Did-He-Really-Just-Say-That Moments From President Donald Trump's Address
Read it to believe it.
Ivanka Trump Dreamed up a $500 Billion Child-Care Plan for Rich, Dual-Income Families
She pitched the plan to Congress, who is unlikely to favor a plan that costs half a trillion dollars.
Joe Biden Isn't Just Going to Let the World Go Down in Flames, Establishes the Biden Foundation "to Protect and Advance Rights and Opportunities" for All
The foundation will focus on supporting cancer research, ending violence against women, and advocating for U.S. service members.
Women's March Organizer Linda Sarsour Is Under Attack on Social Media
Less than 48 hours after the worldwide event, one of the women who helped plan it is facing Islamophobic attacks.
Planned Parenthood Will Lose Funding As Early As Next Month
With their repeal of Obamacare, Republicans will prevent millions of women from getting basic health services.
UN Ambassador to Syrian Aggressors: "Are You Truly Incapable of Shame?"
Samantha Power delivered a fierce attack on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies for their role in the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Donald Trump Makes False Claims That "Millions of People" Voted Illegally
With no evidence, Trump blames his popular vote loss on voter fraud.
8 Facts to Know About Governor Nikki Haley, Our New US Ambassador to the UN
The governor of South Carolina is the first nonwhite woman to be named to a cabinet-level position in the new administration.
8 Terrifying Facts About Jeff Sessions, Trump's Pick for Attorney General
Trump has offered the Alabama senator a post as the nation's top prosecutor.
On Trump's Inauguration Weekend, a Million Women Will March in D.C.
Don't boo—march.
Gabrielle Union Breaks Her Silence on Nate Parker's Rape Allegations
The Birth of a Nation actress wrote an op-ed about her experiences as a survivor of rape.
Hillary Clinton Shades Donald Trump, Lights up the Stage at the Democratic National Convention
The 10 most presidential lines from Hillary's history-making speech.
Read Every Single Word of Michelle Obama's Stunning DNC Speech
The First Lady says, #ImWithHer.
How Hillary Clinton Got So Good at Twitter
140 characters, 100 staffers, 1 'Frozen' Quip
Michelle Obama and Oprah to Men: Be Better
One more reason to vote Michelle-Oprah in 2024.
The Senate Just Passed the First Ever Sexual Assault Survivors' Protections
The bill is the first of its kind, guaranteeing basic rights to victims of sexual assault.