women in politics

2020 election

2020 presidential campaign

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Extra! Extra!: VEEPSTAKES Edition

In this week’s Extra! Extra!, we take a break from our usual fare and instead offer commentary on some of the women who are on the short list to be…

Natalie —

May 8, 2020

2020 presidential campaign

politics

politics + activism

Super Tuesday Breakdown: Biden’s Swift Rise Really Doesn’t Have to Be the End

Yes, there’s Biden and Bernie and Elizabeth Warren, but also what about the smaller races you didn’t even know you cared about — like Georgette Gomez vying to become the…

Natalie —

Mar 4, 2020

2020 election

2020 presidential campaign

politics + activism

I Care But I’m Restless, I’m Here But I’m Really Gone: A 2020 Presidential Election Roundtable

The 2020 presidential election is a classic Alanis Morissette one hand preparing our dystopian bunker, the other one playing the piano, situation. Our writers and editors tell us about their…

the team —

Mar 2, 2020

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Democratic Debate #10: Well That Sure Was Something, Namely a Mess

Because you’ve already heard from me on a lot of these issues already this week, I recruited one of Autostraddle’s newest contributors, Himani — the brains behind our expansive political…

Natalie —

Feb 26, 2020

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Democratic Debate #9: Elizabeth Warren Showcases Her Strategy for Beating Trump by Eviscerating Mike Bloomberg

Aside from launching skilled attacks at her opponents, she was always ready to pivot back to a story about a Nevadan or highlight the specific plight of black and brown…

Natalie —

Feb 20, 2020

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Six Key Takeaways From the 8th Democratic Presidential Debate

New Hampshire voters go to the polls in three days. From Elizabeth Warren demonstrating growth when talking about the issues that matter for people of color to Biden’s continued slip…

Natalie —

Feb 8, 2020

2020 election

2020 presidential campaign

politics + activism

We Don’t Yet Know Who Won Last Night’s Iowa Caucus Clusterf*ck; Here’s What We Do Know

We’ll update this post, or create a new one, when we have an official winner; until then, here’s our explanation of what went down.

Natalie —

Feb 4, 2020

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Democratic Debate #7: Only 19 Days Left Until the Iowa Caucus

With polling showing four candidates — Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren — within five points of each other in Iowa, last night’s debate offered candidates their…

Natalie —

Jan 15, 2020

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Democratic Debate #6: Klobuchar Wins, Unequivocally

The highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Natalie —

Dec 20, 2019

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Democratic Debate #5 Recap: It’s Kamala Harris and Cory Booker’s Time to Shine

In most primary campaigns, staffers and consultants tell candidates not to do what Kamala Harris did last night — but I think she edged out Cory Booker for winner of…

Natalie —

Nov 21, 2019

bisexuality

women in politics

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What Katie Hill’s Resignation Means for Young Queer People in Political Life

Congresswoman Katie Hill flipped a Congressional district last year; she has now resigned due to what she calls a “double standard” in politics.

Casey Quinlan —

Nov 5, 2019

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Booker and Warren Shine, Biden Grates at First-Ever GLAAD LGBTQ Forum

Last night, ten contenders for the Democratic nomination gathered in the First in the Nation caucus state for the LGBTQ Presidential Forum. Organized by One Iowa, The Gazette, The Advocate…

Natalie —

Sep 21, 2019