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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Andrew Cuomo Keeps Hiring Republicans

Aída Chávez — Sep. 11

The New York governor handed the upper chamber over to Republicans, and hired their staffers in return.

Establishment Democrats Are Pouring Millions Into Rhode Island to Save an Unpopular Governor From an Insurgent Challenge

Aída Chávez — Sep. 10

Money that could be helping Stacey Abrams, Andrew Gillum, or Ben Jealous is instead going to a former banker in Rhode Island.

Supreme PrivilegeThere Is No Grassroots Energy Rallying for Brett Kavanaugh. None.

Aída Chávez — Sep. 4

Conservative groups have spent more than $30 million to generate enthusiasm for Brett Kavanaugh. They should ask for their money back.

NYC DSA, Ocasio-Cortez Stand by State Senate Candidate Julia Salazar, Despite Story Disputing Her Biography

Zaid Jilani, Aída Chávez — Aug. 30

The NYC DSA confronts its first political crisis and is standing firm behind Julia Salazar.

Sex Workers Are Rallying Behind a Democratic Socialist Running for New York Senate

Aída Chávez — Aug. 17

New York state Senate candidate Julia Salazar is one of the few political candidates to consult the sex work community and prioritize their concerns.

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