The influential artist and organizer died in May at the age of 58. Their work championed queer people and women of color who felt excluded by the mainstream disability rights movement.
Juliana Gleeson wrote “Hermaphrodite Logic: A History of Intersex Liberation” mainly for intersex people, but there’s something in its history for everyone.
Republicans won big four years ago by casting doubt on the state’s public schools. Abigail Spanberger, the parent of three school-aged daughters, is betting on restoring faith in them.
A class action lawsuit representing nearly 300 incarcerated people says the state’s refusal to allow gender-affirming care constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
Advocates worry the military’s focus on "fit, not fat" is silencing service members who struggle with their body image.
Peltola, a Democrat who made history with her 2022 election to the U.S. House, is widely seen as a top Democratic recruit for Alaska’s open governor’s race in 2026.
In a letter shared exclusively with The 19th, Democrats are pushing for a House Oversight Committee Hearing to prioritize survivor voices as a critical step towards holistic justice.
The government’s cancellation of almost $500 million in contracts involving mRNA vaccines could halt progress on cancer research.
A preliminary investigation into Ryan Walters suggests a technical glitch led to an inappropriate movie auto-playing during a closed-door board meeting, but tensions remain high.
Democratic lawmakers fled the state to protest a Trump-backed redistricting plan. For the mothers among them, leaving meant juggling summer milestones, first days of school — and showing their kids what democracy requires.