Aída Chávez

D.C. Correspondent

Aída Chávez is communications director and policy adviser at Just Foreign Policy. She was previously The Nation’s D.C. correspondent and a reporter at The Intercept, More Perfect Union, and other outlets.

Marco Rubio speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024.

Liberals Can’t Stop Gushing Over Trump’s Foreign Policy Team Liberals Can’t Stop Gushing Over Trump’s Foreign Policy Team

Democrats are falling over themselves to hail Marco Rubio’s nomination as secretary of state.

Nov 15, 2024 / Aída Chávez

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield votes “abstain” during a vote on a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza on March 25, 2024.

Don’t Believe the Hype—Biden’s Israel Policy Hasn’t Changed Don’t Believe the Hype—Biden’s Israel Policy Hasn’t Changed

The decision to let a UN cease-fire resolution pass has been hailed as a dramatic turning point. It isn’t.

Mar 27, 2024 / Aída Chávez

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Peruvians Are Protesting Their Unelected President Peruvians Are Protesting Their Unelected President

Thousands have joined demonstrations against Dina Boluarte. Now, progressives in Congress are asking the Biden administration to stop supporting her far-right regime.

Aug 16, 2023 / Aída Chávez

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Biden’s Potential Next Climate Adviser Has Ties to Big Oil Biden’s Potential Next Climate Adviser Has Ties to Big Oil

Deputy adviser Ali Zaidi spent the Trump years at law firms that represented fossil fuel companies and private equity giants profiteering from the climate crisis.

May 17, 2022 / Aída Chávez

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

Despite their control of the House, Senate, and presidency, Democrats won’t take responsibility for an unprecedented attack on reproductive rights on their watch.

May 4, 2022 / Aída Chávez

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The Biden Administration Is Leaving the States to Deal With Covid on Their Own The Biden Administration Is Leaving the States to Deal With Covid on Their Own

Public Health Emergency measures are slated to end in July—and with them, coverage for millions of Americans.

Apr 29, 2022 / Aída Chávez

The Corporate Lawyer Running for Congress in Pennsylvania

The Corporate Lawyer Running for Congress in Pennsylvania The Corporate Lawyer Running for Congress in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh attorney Steve Irwin, of “predominantly management-side" law firm Leech Tishman, faces a crowded primary field, including democratic socialist Summer Lee.

Apr 13, 2022 / Aída Chávez

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Congress Is Dragging Its Feet on Recognizing a Staffers’ Union Congress Is Dragging Its Feet on Recognizing a Staffers’ Union

Congressional workers often struggle to get by, and they lack legal protections to organize and collectively bargain.

Apr 6, 2022 / Aída Chávez

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

As regulatory legislation comes up for debate, industry giants have been showering lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.

Apr 5, 2022 / Aída Chávez

Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care

Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care

Elected officials have let the government run out of billions of dollars in pandemic relief funding, and they're still holding back.

Apr 1, 2022 / Aída Chávez

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