Politics and Government

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 […]
September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II and the Shape of 20th-Century Power Dressing

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, who died on Thursday, remained resolutely mum about her political leanings throughout her time on the throne, as her role […]
August 30, 2022

Why Is Sanna Marin Dancing Up a Political Storm in Finland?

The prime minister of Finland was caught on the dance floor. This is a bad thing? After the release of videos this month showing Sanna Marin, […]
July 13, 2022

A Rhode Island State Senator Wants You to #TwerkFor Justice

Tiara Mack’s TikTok video of her twerking at the beach went viral. Now, she is using that momentum to bring awareness to her political platform. When […]