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

Polling Shows Running on Progressive Policies Would Work in Swing Districts

Aída Chávez — Mar. 21

Leading political strategists advise moderation as the path to victory in swing districts. But that's not what voters actually want, a recent poll shows.

Dianne Feinstein’s Democratic Opponent, Kevin de León, Urges No Vote on Torturer as CIA Director

Aída Chávez — Mar. 14

Feinstein, who oversaw the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation of the CIA's torture program, said Gina Haspel has been "a good deputy director."

Congress Failed to Meet Donald Trump’s DACA Deadline, but These Dreamers Are Fighting On

Aída Chávez — Mar. 10

The determination of the young people at the heart of the DACA debate — and the struggles they face — is often left out of the conversation.

The House Passed an Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill That Could Restrict Online Speech and Endanger Sex Workers

Aída Chávez — Mar. 1

Because the language used to define trafficking resembles that used to describe sex work, sex workers fear they will be unfairly targeted under the bill.

Donald Trump Tells Media Not to Give Protester Who Interrupted His CPAC Speech a Headline

Aída Chávez — Feb. 23

"Tomorrow the headline will be protesters disturb the Trump — one person, folks. Doesn’t deserve a mention," Trump said after his speech was interrupted.

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