A seismic shift in Iowa: No Republican women will serve in Congress next year
Before Election Day, a GOP woman held a Senate seat and two of Iowa’s four congressional seats.
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Why Republican women aren’t running and winning like Democrats
It’s not just a political pipeline problem — it’s also a party reluctant to address it.
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These women just want to govern. On the right, many only care that they’re Muslim.
The 19th spoke with half a dozen elected officials about the recent rise in Islamophobia and how they make sense of the misinformation and bigotry. -
More members and money — and more fractures: The uncertain future of Erika Kirk’s Turning Point USA
The 19th spoke with student leaders who launched their chapters after Charlie Kirk’s death. Some described a renewed energy among young conservatives, while others described a more chaotic and divided landscape.
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Here’s what’s driving the Gen Z gender gap
The youngest voters have been shaped by an end to a federal right to abortion, the #MeToo movement and social media algorithms, a new 19th/YouGov poll shows. -
Paychecks aren’t going as far. More Americans say they trust Democrats to help.
People, especially women, are stressed about paying for everything, from groceries and housing to healthcare and retirement, according to new polling from The 19th and YouGov.
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Violence against women and trans people is worse than previously thought, new research finds
Nearly two-thirds of women have experienced abuse from a spouse or romantic partner. The numbers are even higher for trans people.
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Can there be a religious right to abortion?
Two women and Hoosier Jews for Choice argue that a near-total ban in Indiana violates their religious freedom. The case was in front of the state Supreme Court on Thursday.
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For many Muslim women, the racism and suspicion after 9/11 still hasn’t lifted
Muslim women have spent 25 years navigating the effects of 9/11 — and a growing perception that their faith and visibility pose a cultural threat.
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California ends child marriage after years of debate
Before the new law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, California didn't even have a minimum age for marriage — unlike most other states.