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A New Bill Could Create an Office Dedicated to Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls

The Brittany Clardy Act was just introduced by Representatives Ilhan Omar and Bonnie Watson Coleman.

African and Indian Students Are Struggling to Get Out of Ukraine

“All who flee a conflict situation have the same right to safe passage.”

Russia Launched an Invasion of Ukraine Overnight

Major cities were hit with shells as civilians fled the conflict.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Received Violent Death Threats

Following Rep. Lauren Boebert's anti-Muslim comments.

Ilhan Omar to Conservatives Hostile to Refugees: Cry More

Fearmongers are just worried refugees “will outshine them,” the congresswoman says.

Progressive Lawmakers Speak Up for Palestinian Rights

“We are anti-war. We are anti-occupation.”

Ilhan Omar Brought Her Puppy to Washington

“Teddy goes to Washington.”

Congressional Dems Call on Biden to Cancel Student Debt

But will his administration meet their call?

Obama Bad-Mouthed Defunding the Police

"We take for granted that if you want people to buy your sneakers, that you’re going to market it to your audience."

Democrats Are Fighting About the House — Here's Why

“I need my colleagues to understand that we are not the enemy."

The Squad Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

They’re taking over the House.

Ilhan Omar and Isra Hirsi Are the Voices 2020 Needs

Our November cover stars just get it.

10 Best TikToks From Isra Hirsi and Ilhan Omar

Name a more iconic duo.

Isra Hirsi on Organizing, Social Media, and High School

"I don't like getting recognized."

Ilhan Omar on Congress, the Squad, and Being a First

“It's fascinating to see so many people triggered by your presence.”

The Squad Clowned Trump for His Debate Attack

“Joy is an act of resistance.”

AOC and Ilhan Omar Are Officially Gamer Royalty

The congresswomen took over Twitch for a night.

Ilhan Omar's Win Means the Whole Squad Is Likely Headed Back to Congress

Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley are all poised to return to D.C.

Ilhan Omar Is Ready to Tell Her Own Story

“I think that there's a challenge to being a complete unicorn in American politics."

What Would You Do If You Had No Student Debt?

Buy a house? A car? Or just go grocery shopping with less stress?