Senate Democrats are still waffling when asked about trans rights
Months out from the midterm elections, they’re willing to vote against measures to restrict rights — but many would rather avoid talking about them.
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GOP House majority shrinks as Democrat wins New Jersey special election
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia, who campaigned on affordability for the working class, will finish out Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s term.
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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.
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GOP states are taking up voting laws modeled after Trump’s SAVE America Act
Ahead of elections this year, some states are putting into effect new measures, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, that could impact married women, trans people and others who change their names. -
The women leading the farmworker movement won’t let it be defined by Cesar Chavez
The sexual abuse allegations against Chavez have rocked them. But their focus is still on protecting other women.
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Americans are losing HIV care. The Real Housewives want you to know about it.
Stars from the shows took to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to advocate for HIV prevention as thousands of people are set to lose access to vital medication.
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Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary, set to become Illinois’ second Black woman senator
The lieutenant governor is all but certain to make history, becoming one of three Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.
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What is the SAVE America Act?
President Donald Trump continues to push for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.
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In Illinois, a primary could mean a new record number of Black women in the Senate
Only five Black women have ever held a Senate seat. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly want to be the sixth.
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Trump adds pressure to pass the SAVE America Act, with new anti-trans provisions
The president said he won't sign new legislation until Congress adds voter ID and mail-in ballot restrictions, as well as unrelated provisions targeting transgender athletes and children.