Rebecca Schneid

Rebecca Schneid is a general assignment reporter for TIME covering U.S. and global news.

Recent Articles

Dictionary.com Names ‘Demure’ as Word of the Year for 2024 

Popularized on TikTok by Jools Lebron and other trans creators, "demure" is now Dictionary.com's annual word of the year for 2024.

By Rebecca Schneid

A Parkland Student and a Sandy Hook Father on What Comes After

On their respective healing journeys and the lawsuit against Alex Jones.

By Rebecca Schneid

‘It’s Going to Take Everyone': How Immigrant Advocates Are Preparing for Trump's Return 

From updating presentations on immigrant rights to streamlining legal and supportive services, here's how immigrant advocates are preparing for Trump's second term.

By Rebecca Schneid

What Trump's Win Could Mean for Housing

From mass deportation to construction on federal land, here's how Trump's proposed plans could affect housing in America.

By Rebecca Schneid

Root Fractures

Root Fractures by Diana Khoi Nguyen is a collection of poetic courage. Nguyen’s first book, Ghost Of—a 2018 National Book Award finalist—explored her family’s silence after her brother’s suicide, utilizing photographs that her brother cut...

By Rebecca Schneid

Sidetracks

A legend in Chinese poetry and contemporary writing, Bei Dao (the pen name for Zhao Zhenkai) returns to poetry after almost 15 years with Sidetracks, translated by Jeffrey Yang. The book-length poem is a culmination...

By Rebecca Schneid

Bluff

In “anti poetica,” the opening poem of Bluff by Danez Smith, they announce there is “no poem to free you.” Smith asks: How can one read poetry at a time like this? When our world...

By Rebecca Schneid

Fady Joudah's Poetry Collection: Best Books

Here's why it made the list

By Rebecca Schneid

Monica Grasso: TIME100 Climate

For Monica Grasso, chief economist at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), climate change is not just impacting the physical environment, but also our social and economic structures. In a testament to this...

By Rebecca Schneid

Meet Susie Wiles, Trump's White House Chief of Staff

Wiles is considered to be a driving force behind Trump's victory. Here's what you need to know.

By Rebecca Schneid

What Trump's Win Means for LGBTQ+ Rights

Here are the key areas of Trump's proposed rollbacks for LGBTQ+ protections.

By Rebecca Schneid

Here are the Historic Wins of the 2024 Election

Sarah McBride leads the way as the first openly transgender member of the U.S. Congress.

By Rebecca Schneid

How World Leaders Are Reacting to Trump’s Election

Key political figures across the globe are extending congratulatory messages to President-elect Donald Trump.

By Chad de Guzman and Rebecca Schneid

Mark Robinson Loses North Carolina Governor’s Race

Republican Mark Robinson, beset by scandals, lost the North Carolina race for Governor to Democrat Josh Stein.

By Rebecca Schneid

How to Check If Your 2024 Election Ballot Has Been Counted

If voters want to check if their mail-in or provisional ballot has been counted, there are online tracking systems and hotlines that can facilitate.

By Rebecca Schneid

Harris Aims Jibe at Trump During Surprise 'SNL' Appearance

Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" where she tried to appeal to voters and jabbed at opponent Donald Trump.

By Rebecca Schneid

Here's What Time the Polls Close in Every State

The presidential election between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will come to a head on Nov. 5.

By Rebecca Schneid

What Gen Z Climate Activists Are Prioritizing For 2025

From advocating for environmental justice policies to emphasizing the need to fill more "green jobs."

By Rebecca Schneid

The Republicans Crossing Party Lines and Voting For Harris Over Trump

Former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger joins a growing number of Republicans who are voting for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.

By Rebecca Schneid

The Controversy Over Donald Trump's Medical Records, Explained

Over 200 doctors and health care providers signed an open letter, calling on Trump to release his medical records.

By Rebecca Schneid
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