The federal government is backing away from a decades-old disability rights promise
Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson won a victory that gave people with disabilities the freedom to choose where they live. That legacy is now under threat.
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From the spread of disinformation to battles over legislation, complex circumstances shape American policy and politics. The 19th explains the current events that affect women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. What topic, issue or event would you like to learn more about? Submit questions for The 19th team to consider answering in future stories here.
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The Cornell case is exposing a legal gap around intoxication and sexual assault
In 19 states, voluntary intoxication laws can make it harder to prosecute an assault when the person who was attacked chose to drink or use drugs.
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How Trump's immigration crackdown is harming children — including U.S. citizens
From losing Medicaid and SNAP to family separations and ICE in schools, children are among the most affected by the administration's immigration policies.
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Head Start could soon be overhauled. Here's exactly what would change.
A sweeping proposal from the Trump administration would eliminate or loosen hundreds the anti-poverty program’s rules, from classroom ratios and health screenings to parent involvement.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorneys argue she was experiencing postpartum psychosis when her three children were killed in 2023. Here’s what experts say about the rare psychiatric condition, its symptoms and how it’s treated.
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Trump signs orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, birth-related tourism
The administration is testing alternative routes to limit citizenship rights for children born within the United States to foreign tourists and other foreign nationals.
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What are Trump Accounts for kids? And should you open one?
The new policy is designed to help kids grow their savings, and some babies get $1,000 to start. Here's how they work, who is eligible and what you need to open one.
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Education Department changes are leaving millions of vulnerable students at risk
Moving special education services and civil rights enforcement to other federal agencies has left families wondering what's next.
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There’s a name for secretly removing a condom during sex without consent: stealthing
Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.
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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.