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 Bachelor of Arts in journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in political science.

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Articles by Aída Chávez on theintercept.com

Out of Poverty and Onto the Ballot: the New Wave of Working-Class Candidates Trying to Take Congress

Aída Chávez — Jun. 2

In almost every case, these candidates have been met by the national Democratic Party with either indifference or outright opposition.

Planned Parenthood Is Asking Donald Trump’s Labor Board for Help Busting Its Colorado Union

Aída Chávez — May. 23

If Planned Parenthood is to prevail, it could be a setback for similar workers across the country.

A Primary Against the Machine: A Bronx Activist Looks to Dethrone Joseph Crowley, the King of Queens

Aída Chávez, Ryan Grim — May. 22

Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, a New York community organizer, is giving Rep. Joseph Crowley his first primary challenge in 14 years.

Pennsylvania Primary Pits a One-Time Trump Democrat Against Bernie Sanders and EMILY’s List

Ryan Grim, Aída Chávez — May. 4

Big money is pouring into Allentown to try to stop a Democrat who tried to get a job with Trump.

New York Candidate Backed by National Democrats Boasted of “Pro-Life Advocacy” in Private Facebook Posts

Aída Chávez, Ryan Grim — Apr. 28

Juanita Perez Williams shared her anti-abortion position in Facebook posts in 2016. In 2017, she was endorsed by the pro-choice group EMILY’s List.

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