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Republicans in midterm races are embracing anti-trans rhetoric like never before

It’s frequently tied to the idea of ‘parental rights’ and spreads incorrect information about what kind of care is provided to trans youth.

Orion Rummler · November 3, 2022
Motivated by Dobbs and COVID-19, groups are pushing doctors and nurses to vote

These nonpartisan groups point to the COVID-19 pandemic and the end to a federal right to abortion as reasons more medical professionals are getting civically engaged.

Katherine Gilyard · November 3, 2022
House, Senate, governor and abortion measures: The 19th’s Election 2022 roundup

The 19th breaks down the key races and initiatives we’re watching in 2022 at the state and federal levels.

The 19th Staff · November 3, 2022
How, when and where to vote: A resource guide

Election Day is November 8, and rules on voting vary from state to state and even county to county. Here’s how to find what you need to know.

Jessica Kutz, Myrka Moreno · November 3, 2022
How — and where — Kamala Harris is talking about abortion ahead of the midterms

While the vice president may not be a draw for Democrats in tight, swing-state races, she can speak to voters who are key to the party’s base, advocates and officials say.

Grace Panetta · November 3, 2022
Election 2022 results: Abortion initiatives on the ballot

Voters in California, Kentucky, Michigan and Vermont turned out in favor of abortion rights in Tuesday’s midterms.

Shefali Luthra · November 2, 2022
When the military orders families to move, spouses are left to 'figure it out'

The secretary of defense announced new efforts to help military families shoulder the struggles that come with frequent moves.

Mariel Padilla · November 2, 2022
Conspiracy theories, records requests and lies: What running an election looks like right now

The predominantly women-led election administration workforce is still dealing with a skeptical public as they administer early voting and prepare for Election Day.

Barbara Rodriguez · November 1, 2022
The Supreme Court’s multiracial women justices clap back at challenges to affirmative action in colleges

At oral arguments Monday, Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson represented the court’s liberal side.

Candice Norwood · November 1, 2022
Abortion bans are barring people from life-saving pregnancy care, medical groups warn

In a report shared first with The 19th, major medical organizations uniformly told lawmakers that the overturning of Roe v. Wade will also worsen racial inequality and create barriers to critical medical treatment.

Shefali Luthra · November 1, 2022