Ballot measures banning trans student-athletes pass in Nebraska and Arizona
Restrictions on trans student-athletes were put to voters in Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado and Washington.
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These trans and nonbinary candidates just made history
Across six states, these Democratic candidates will be the first transgender and nonbinary people to serve in their state legislatures.
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Virginia repeals long-standing ban on same-sex marriage
Virginia’s ban on gay marriage has not been enforceable since 2015, when the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that established a federal right to marry for same-sex couples.
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Betrayed, disappointed, hurt — and backing Democrats anyway
Many trans voters and their loved ones said they’re resigned to voting for Democrats in competitive races who don’t fully support them, fearing a worse alternative in Republicans.
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Your guide to LGBTQ+ ballot measures in 2026
Voters in seven states will decide how trans youth can participate in school sports, access gender-affirming healthcare and more.
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Students have fought sexual violence for years. They want to know when universities will care.
Allegations by two women that Cornell and LSU took insufficient action after they were assaulted on campus have reignited national outrage over how schools respond to sexual violence.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver gives birth to second child
She is only the second Black woman to give birth while serving in Congress, and the first in over 50 years.
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Nearly half of Americans favor candidates who support trans sports bans
As more candidates campaign on restricting trans athletes, The 19th and YouGov asked whether that makes a difference to voters.
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Republicans can’t stop talking about banning trans athletes
They’re campaigning on keeping them out of sports, even in states where trans students have been blocked from competition for years. -
Bob and Bob have been married for 12 years. They’re ready for their state constitution to change.
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage hasn’t been enforceable since 2014, but it’s still on the books — at least until November.