These prosecutors saw how the justice system failed women. Now they’re running for Congress.
From Epstein to Cornell, voters' angst over corruption and sex abuse is at a high point with just weeks until the midterm elections.
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ICE is detaining pregnant immigrants. Most Americans say they shouldn’t.
They also say authorities should be required to provide basic health care for pregnant and postpartum immigrants they do detain, new polling from The 19th and YouGov shows.
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‘Back stabber’: Trump lashes out at Latina congresswoman who criticized his immigration crackdown
Over the weekend, President Trump shared a series of posts criticizing Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar — a vocal critic of the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
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Conservative moms are fed up over Texas schools. For Gina Hinojosa, it’s an opening.
She’s a mom and a Democrat who got into politics because of education, an issue that’s helping give the state its most competitive governor’s race in years.
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In South Florida, a Latina Republican’s reelection may hinge on breaking with her party
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar says President Trump’s immigration agenda has betrayed Hispanic voters, as she pushes to keep her seat.
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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.
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Gloria Steinem wasn’t in the fight just for White women
Women of color say the feminist leader brought together diverse groups in intimate gatherings — and understood the importance of linking arms with Black women in the fight for equality.
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In a rare move, Republican House censures one of their own over conduct toward women
Rep. Chuck Edwards' “excessive attention” toward women staffers — including tearfully recited poetry, designer purses and personalized handguns — violated harassment rules, a House ethics report found.
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Angie Nixon notches an upset victory in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary
The progressive state representative will face Republican Ashley Moody in November.
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Florida voters reject Cory Mills’ reelection bid amid dating violence allegations
Mills will become the fourth congressman this year to lose his seat after being accused of misconduct against women.