Republicans won big four years ago by casting doubt on the state’s public schools. Abigail Spanberger, the parent of three school-aged daughters, is betting on restoring faith in them.

Peltola, a Democrat who made history with her 2022 election to the U.S. House, is widely seen as a top Democratic recruit for Alaska’s open governor’s race in 2026.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6 of that year, effectively prohibited racial discrimination in voting and required federal oversight to ensure its ...

Service members battling eating disorders may not receive the help they need as the military pushes a "warrior ethos" and "lethality." ...

Democratic lawmakers fled the state to protest a Trump-backed redistricting plan. For the mothers among them, leaving meant juggling summer milestones, first days of school — and showing their kids ...

Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.

2026 races to watch: The race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is crowded on both sides in the key swing state, where control of the office has switched between Democratic and Republican over the last ...

Guaranteed income programs, even for just a few months, can provide the stability for formerly incarcerated parents to rebuild relationships with their children.

2026 races to watch: Familiar political leaders and new faces are vying to replace term-limited Mills in the solidly Democratic state.

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, the state’s first woman governor, is running for a second term in what is likely to be a closely-watched and expensive race. Hochul, formerly the lieutenant ...

A preliminary investigation into Ryan Walters suggests a technical glitch led to an inappropriate movie auto-playing during a closed-door board meeting, but tensions remain high.

Advocates worry the military’s focus on "fit, not fat" is silencing service members who struggle with their body image.