
Rebecca Nelson
Rebecca Nelson is a magazine writer in New York. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post magazine, GQ, and many other publications.

What Life Inside Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign Was Really Like
Journalist Amy Chozick talks to Cosmopolitan.com about her new book and her experiences reporting on Hillary.

Sara Jacobs Could Be the Youngest Congresswoman Ever
Even in a year when a record number of women are running for office, the 29-year-old bitmoji-using, America's Top Model-loving candidate from California stands out.

Congressional Candidate Amy McGrath on How Sheāll Win in Trump Country
The Democrat and former Marine, who is running in the Kentucky 6th district, is the new anti-establishment.

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on the Womenās March, DACA, and Whether President Trump Is Racist
With just days until the government is set to run out of funding, the Nevada senator weighs in on the battle on Capitol Hill.

I Lived Like Kate Middleton For a Week
Who doesnāt want to be a princess?

Rep. Lois Frankel Is Demanding Congress Investigate Trumpās Alleged Sexual Harassment
"It is a slap in the face to every #MeToo victim to say that the President of the United States is immune to investigation."

How Obamaās White House Photographer Became an Unlikely Instagram Sensation
Pete Souza opens up about some of the 2 million photos he took during the Obama administration.

The U.S. Has Never Had a Black Woman as Governor. Stacey Abrams Plans to Change That.
In deep-red Georgia, she's betting that being candid about her race ā and reaching out to minority and lower-income voters ā will help get her elected.

Chirlane McCray, the First Lady of New York City, Could Run for Office One Day
āI encourage women to run. So I can't rule it out myself.ā

Transgender Candidate Danica Roem Wins Historic Election to the Virginia State Legislature
The 33-year-old Democrat will be the first transgender person elected and seated to a state legislature.

Inside Danica Roem's Historic Campaign as a Transgender Woman in Trump's America
The Democratic candidate for Virginia's 13th district isn't running to rebuke Donald Trump. But given his anti-trans agenda, her victory would be that much sweeter.

She Ran "Let Girls Learn." Now She's Running for Governor.
New mom Krishanti Vignarajah is a former Obama official now running for governor of Maryland.

Get That Life: How I Became Michelle Obamaās Chief of Staff
Melissa Winter never intended to go into politics, but one summer internship completely changed her life.

How Gretchen Carlson's Lawsuit Against Fox News Inspired Her Daughter ā and Millions of Other Women
The former Fox News anchor who took down Roger Ailes explains how her story helped women everywhere.

Watch Melania Trump Give Her First Interview Since Moving Into the White House
The First Lady says she is "enjoying it very much."

Ted Lieu Is Beating Trump at His Own (Twitter) Game
How this congressman from California is embracing his newfound status as a leader of the resistance.

Jeanne Shaheen on Let Girls Learn, Trump's Comey Fiasco, and Why Men Should Pay for Maternity Care
The U.S. senator from New Hampshire is announcing legislation Thursday to continue the mission of Let Girls Learn.

Get That Life: How I Became Gloria Steinemās Assistant
Laura Fischer landed a dream job after years of trying to find her place in New York City.

Nancy Pelosi Doesn't Think All Democrats Need to Be Pro-Choice
The House minority leader said the party shouldn't have a litmus test on abortion.

Trump Appoints Health Official Who Thinks That Birth Control "Doesnāt Work"
āOf course, contraception doesnāt work."

Joe Biden Teamed Up With 13 Reasons Why to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault
āGuys, a woman whoās dead drunk cannot consent. You are raping her."

How Joe Biden Will Know When There's Victory in the War Against Sexual Assault
"It is within our power to change the culture."

Ivanka Trump's Wine-Drinking, Fur Coat-Clad Neighbor Is a Little Confused Why The Internet Loves Her
"It's so weird, because I don't even quite understand what the word 'go viral' means."

President Trump Just Proclaimed April "Sexual Assault Awareness" Month
This is not a drill.

Former White House Staffer on Ivanka: āIām Not Really Gonna Give Her That Much Credit"
A former Obama White House aide talks to Cosmopolitan.com about the Trump administration and her revealing new memoir.

The Politician Who Showed Trump What It Looks Like to Bring Women to the Table
Isabella Lƶvin, Swedenās deputy prime minister, visits Trumpās America.

Senator Deb Fischer on Why Sheās Taking Small Steps to Make Paid Leave a Reality
The Nebraska Republican explains her legislation on pay equity and paid leave.

āTim Kaine on the Worst and Best Things Trump Has Done So Far
The newly emboldened senator from Virginia says he āaināt gonna be a bystanderā to the presidentās agenda.