Column

Trump caused the gender gap

The election is shaping up to be ‘boys vs. girls’ for a reason

By Monica HesseOctober 14, 2024
BooksReview

In the pantheon of first lady memoirs, Melania Trump’s is something else

The dominant theme of “Melania” is one of graceful grievance.

By Monica HesseOctober 8, 2024

The Steele dossier author promises more Trump dirt. Will anyone buy it?

In a new book, “Unredacted,” Christopher Steele unveils the fruits of fresh sleuthing and warns that Trump is a threat to democracy.

By Manuel Roig-FranziaOctober 7, 2024
Column

JD Vance’s family politics are incoherent

What does his vision of an ideal family have to do with the rest of us?

By Monica HesseOctober 4, 2024

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Kamala Harris

The Humane Society Legislative Fund endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris amid an election cycle rife with bizarre animal cruelty stories.

By Maura JudkisOctober 1, 2024
Column

What is it with Gen X women and Donald Trump?

An investigation into why women of a certain age may mind Trump less.

By Monica HesseSeptember 30, 2024

Politics is getting more ridiculous. So are the T-shirts.

A speedy meme cycle has made the political merch faster, stranger and more sarcastic than ever.

By Maura JudkisSeptember 25, 2024

Duel of the TikTok boys: MAGA’s John McEntee vs. comic Walter Masterson

They argue, while eating, without ever meeting. John and Walter needle each other — and need each other.

By Travis M. AndrewsSeptember 23, 2024

In a partisan town, does Political Pattie’s stand a chance?

The vibe at Political Pattie’s on U Street is right down the middle, and there’s nothing more controversial than that.

By Maura JudkisSeptember 22, 2024

The pop star endorsement that could really swing the election? Bad Bunny.

The Puerto Rican superstar has a huge voice and a ton of influence — especially among Latinos and young voters.

By Jesús Rodríguez and Sabrina RodriguezSeptember 19, 2024

Hillary Clinton is back, again. Who’s (still) With Her?

The last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump has been more visible of late. Some people are glad to see her.

By Kara VoghtSeptember 18, 2024
Column

Kamala Harris said what Biden couldn’t about abortion

The undoing of Roe v. Wade gave Democrats a strong campaign message. Now, they have a strong messenger.

By Monica HesseSeptember 11, 2024
Column

The irony of the professional tradwife

What I learned from watching too many episodes of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”

By Monica HesseSeptember 10, 2024

Why the #&@% are candidates swearing so much these days?

Kamala Harris does it. So does Donald Trump. In politics, profanity may be a short cut to trust and authenticity.

By Maura JudkisSeptember 9, 2024

Trump’s other legal problem: Copyright infringement claims

Several artists have complained about Donald Trump using their music for rallies and events. Is there any legal merit there?

By Herb Scribner and Janay KingsberrySeptember 7, 2024
Column

JD Vance’s repeated digs at childless women are worse than you thought

It’s not about the kids they don’t have. It’s about the empathy he can’t even fathom.

By Monica HesseSeptember 4, 2024

At DNC convention, poking around for history that’s worth saving

Smithsonian curators always attend political conventions, on the hunt for bits of America’s story of democracy. Someone will thank them a century from now.

By Jesús RodríguezAugust 23, 2024

In Chicago, it’s back to the future for Democrats

The convention vibe is “forward”-thinking (free vasectomies nearby!) but high on nostalgia (please welcome Jimmy Eat World!).

By Ben Terris, Jesús Rodríguez, Kara Voght and Sofia AndradeAugust 22, 2024

When Oprah says ‘childless cat lady,’ and the camera’s on you

During her speech at Wednesday’s Democratic convention, Oprah Winfrey took a crack at JD Vance’s remark about childless women. And that’s how Teresa Woorman went viral.

By Kara VoghtAugust 22, 2024

A ‘ceasefire delegate’ finds lots to do but little to celebrate

Michigan’s Abbas Alawieh, an uncommitted delegate, isn’t in Chicago to disrupt the Democratic convention. He would like to be heard, though.

By Ben TerrisAugust 21, 2024