Next year’s elections could reshape representation in Congress and set a new milestone in U.S. political history.
Just weeks after Virginia’s AG resigned, Letitia James faces federal counts of bank fraud tied to a 2020 home purchase—charges she says are politically motivated.
A member of the “Tennessee Three” launches a progressive challenge to the veteran congressman, in what could be a fight for Memphis’ future against a backdrop of political uncertainty.
After Jimmy Kimmel Live! was briefly pulled, Rep. Jasmine Crockett introduced the Free Speech Act of 2025, sparking debate over FCC power.
Critics dismissed Kamala Harris’s new memoir as “cry baby stuff,” but her story reflects the lived realities of women—especially Black women—who break barriers and bear the burden of being first.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, accused of mortgage fraud, is pushing back with a lawsuit against the president. Her fight could end up before the Supreme Court.
Moore says Trump is using honorable men and women as pawns to distract from his policies, which drive up unemployment and cut health care and food assistance.
The president’s 30-day federal takeover of D.C.’s police has sparked debate over whether the move is about safety or politics.
The impact of the Trump-endorsed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could mean devastating cuts for Black families. Policy experts tell ESSENCE how to lessen the damage.
Polling locations are forever changing, but we’ve made it easy to find with a searchable state by state directory.
We’ve made it easy to check if your voter registration is valid.
In an excerpt from her upcoming book, Stacey Abrams writes about the demographic changes that have come to fruition in order to secure a true democracy.
If Fabiana Pierre-Louis is confirmed by the state Senate, she will be the first Black woman to ever serve on the NJ Supreme Court.
Bob Marley predicted his music would live forever. Daughter Cedella ensures that his words continue to ring true.
Williams, who was selected to take Lewis’s place on the ballot in the November elections, spoke to ESSENCE about her run for U.S. Congress.
Arkansas State Sen. Joyce Elliott spent 30 years as a public school teacher and would be the first Black person elected to Congress from Arkansas—the last of the former Confederate states that hasn’t done so.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris writes about domestic terrorism, White supremacy and the need for strict gun laws.
In this month’s Kamala’s Korner, presidential candidate Kamala Harris explains why Black issues are America’s issues.
In an op-ed for ESSENCE, Sen. Kamala Harris explains how and why we must honor Breonna Taylor’s life.
In this month’s Booker’s Bulletin, presidential candidate Cory Booker writes about Trump’s racism and how he continues to give license to white supremacy.
In his first op-ed for ESSENCE, Cory Booker shares how the spirit of the holiday should be celebrated and how he would fulfill the legacies of those who fought for emancipation.
Baraka, the mayor of New Jersey’s largest city, was arrested and charged with trespassing during a protest against the controversial federal immigration detention center in Newark.
The first Black woman to lead the Library of Congress was fired by email. Critics say the move is part of a broader war on truth, books, and history.
In her most extensive remarks since leaving office, the former vice president warns that Trump’s leadership isn’t just chaotic—it’s part of a decades-long plan to dismantle democracy and public trust.
The former VP will honor grassroots leaders, rally Americans for collective action and call out Trump’s "reckless economic policies" at the Emerge America Gala on Wednesday.
Illinois Lt. Govenor Juliana Stratton Makes U.S. Senate Run Official, Slams Trump 'Crisis And Chaos' In Launch Video
Amanda K. Edwards says the stakes are high as she campaigns to represent Texas District-18, with a special election set for November 4th following the deaths of the last two leaders.
The former congresswoman and progressive trailblazer takes the helm after a turbulent recall election, pledging to bring stability and collaboration to City Hall.
The nation's oldest civil rights group says the Trump administration’s rollback of diversity and inclusion programs is unconstitutional and disproportionately harms Black students.
At the Leading Women Defined Summit in Californa, the former Vice President called for unity and resilience in the face of uncertain times.
