‘We’re gonna hang strong’: Black women in Congress face the next voting rights fight
They see the Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling as a devastating blow to Black voters — but are ready to win anyway.
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Grace Panetta
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Maine Gov. Mills drops out of Senate race
Mills cited fundraising challenges as she cleared the path for Democrat Graham Platner to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
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Abortion isn’t *the* issue in 2026. But it’s still definitely *an* issue.
Affordability is leading voters’ concerns heading into the midterms. But Democrats are still embracing abortion as a top issue in some state Supreme Court and downballot races. -
A state lawmaker was assassinated last year. Who is keeping others safe?
The rise in threats and abuse is disproportionately affecting women lawmakers. We asked law enforcement agencies in all 50 states what they’re doing about it.
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
The Florida Democrat, under indictment on charges of stealing federal funds, resigned just before the House Ethics Committee was set to hold a hearing on whether to recommend she be expelled.
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Sexual misconduct by lawmakers is widespread — but often goes unreported
New data from the nonprofit National Women’s Defense League, shared first with The 19th, comes on the heels of the resignations of two members of Congress.
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In three months, Trump’s Cabinet has lost four women
Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi were ousted by the president. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Tulsi Gabbard have resigned.
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Politics is shaken by a new wave of #MeToo reckonings
The accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell — and his swift resignation after they became public — are driving a renewed focus on sexual misconduct and abuse in Washington.
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On Capitol Hill, survivors push for change as Congress confronts its own misconduct
Advocates with RAINN urged lawmakers to fund critical support services and address the rapid rise of tech-enabled sexual abuse.
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Two members of Congress resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas both stepped down from the House.