Aída Chávez

Aída Chávez is a journalist based in Washington, D.C., covering Congress and the impact of public policy on diverse communities. Prior to joining The Intercept, she worked for The Hill and Cronkite News – Arizona PBS. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2017 with a B.A. in journalism and political science.

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Progressive Candidates Are Carving a Path to the Senate in 2020 — No Thanks to Chuck Schumer

Ryan Grim, Akela Lacy, Aída Chávez — Aug. 15

If Democrats manage to seize the Senate and make Schumer the majority leader, it will be in large part due to the work of an organized left.

Former Beto O’Rourke Organizers Rally Behind New Texas Senate Candidate

Aída Chávez — Aug. 12

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez’s campaign wants to mobilize young voters and voters of color around progressive issues against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

The War on ImmigrantsDemocrats Are Resurfacing a Gun Control Bill That Contains an Anti-Immigrant Amendment

Aída Chávez — Aug. 7

H.R. 8 would expand background checks — but mandate gunsellers notify ICE when an undocumented immigrant tries to purchase a gun.

Texas Democratic Senate Candidate M.J. Hegar in 2017 on Gun Control: “You’ll Have to Take Mine First”

Aída Chávez — Aug. 5

While critics wondered if Beto O’Rourke was too progressive for Texas, Hegar remained ambiguous on most policy, including gun violence, in her 2018 House campaign.

Activists Camped at Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Face Government Opposition as They Attempt to Block Telescope Construction on Sacred Land

Aída Chávez — Jul. 24

Gov. David Ige gave law enforcement more authority to remove activists and ensure delivery of materials to the Thirty Meter Telescope construction site.

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