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Why is Amber Rose speaking at the Republican National Convention?
The GOP tapped Rose, the television personality who has consistently expressed her support for former President Donald Trump since May.
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Why the tone our elected officials take now matters, extremism experts say
In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, researchers are paying attention to the words from politicians from both parties take as Republicans gather for their nominating convention.
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The GOP has a problem with women voters — and two men on the presidential ticket
It’s not clear a running mate has the ability to sway lots of voters, but Trump’s pick of Ohio Sen. JD Vance raises questions about the role of women leaders in the Republican Party.
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JD Vance, Trump’s VP pick, has opposed abortion and LGBTQ+ rights
The first-term senator from Ohio has also taken particular aim at prominent Democrats who do not have children, arguing that political leaders should have a stake in the country’s future through their children.
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Trump shooting puts spotlight on Secret Service leadership — and the women serving in its ranks
Kimberly Cheatle, the second woman to lead the agency, is being called to testify in front of Congress, while conservatives question whether women are fit to provide protection.
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Florida is quietly denying transgender residents updated birth certificates
The rejection comes without public notice or new law — even when all other government-issued identification reflects their current gender identity.
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Women who have been targets of political violence condemn shooting at Trump rally
'Political violence is terrifying. I know,' said former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords after Trump was injured in a shooting at a campaign rally Saturday evening.
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Thou shalt teach religion in schools? Activists, parents and pastors object
Forcing students to review the Ten Commandments and the Bible overall could expose them to sexism, racism and queerphobia, those suing over policies in Oklahoma and Louisiana say.
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If you're in the military, voting this year could be tricky
Military families move often and have to navigate varying state laws, administrative hurdles and a lack of resources for access to the ballot.
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Arkansas Secretary of State rejects proposed abortion amendment
The ballot question committee “is alarmed and outraged” by Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston’s “ridiculous disqualification attempt,” AFLG said in a statement.