Politics and Government

August 12, 2024

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Are the Same Age. People Are Paying More Attention to How He Looks

They’re the same age, but pundits and voters can’t stop talking about how much older Tim Walz looks than Kamala Harris. It’s not the only way […]
July 11, 2024

Why Does Ukraine’s First Lady Need a Stylist Amid a War?

As Olena Zelenska accompanies her husband to Washington for the NATO summit, her stylist discusses the role clothes play in the war effort. On Tuesday, dozens […]
February 21, 2024

‘Modern Love Podcast’: A Politics Reporter Walks Into a Singles Mixer

Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg and Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Pat McCusker, Diane Wong and Listen and follow Modern LoveApple Podcasts | Spotify ‘Our political system does not recognize nuance, […]
January 11, 2024

The Silent Glamour of Melania Trump’s Mother, Amalija Knavs

In public, Amalija Knavs did not adhere to the stereotypes of an American grandmother. Throughout the Trump presidency, Amalija Knavs — mother to first lady Melania […]
November 30, 2023

Kenya Curbs Kenneth Kaunda’s Famous Suit

A favorite of President William Ruto, the suit was banned along with other traditional African attire for violating parliamentary dress codes. Proper attire, the speaker decreed, […]
July 20, 2023

Gretchen Whitmer Would Like You to Call Her ‘Governor Barbie’

It’s part of a social media stunt by the pink-loving politician. But does it represent a shift for women in politics? The politician is having a […]
April 1, 2023

Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.

The Bright Side is a series about how optimism works in our minds and affects the world around us. On March 20, the United Nations Sustainable […]
February 8, 2023

Volodymyr Zelensky Meets King Charles III in a Sweatshirt

In October 2020, just over a year after he was elected president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, took an official trip to […]
December 22, 2022

The Olive Green Sweatshirt Goes to Congress

Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington wearing his reality on his sleeves. He never donned the political camouflage of a suit. The olive green sweatshirt, with its […]
October 11, 2022

A Very French Tempest in a Turtleneck

It’s not just women in politics who get judged on what they wear. When is a turtleneck not just a turtleneck? When it is a political […]