The 19th Explains: What’s next for New York’s Adult Survivors Act on sexual assault
How a New York law created a look-back window for sexual violence cases — and might do so again in the future.
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The 19th Explains
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 19th Explains: How guns and domestic violence intersect in a Supreme Court case
A decision in United States v. Rahimi could shape the scope of Second Amendment rights and the judicial philosophy of originalism.
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The 19th Explains: What to know about Ohio Issue 1
Ohio was the only state directly voting on abortion this year.
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The 19th Explains: The groundwork for a Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care is being laid now
The legal battle around transgender rights has shifted dramatically. Here's why — and what could come next.
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The 19th Explains: The Supreme Court case that could gut the Americans with Disabilities Act
The court will examine whether a disabled advocate can sue hotels without being a guest. Advocates say independent civil rights testers are vital to ADA enforcement.
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The 19th Explains: What happens if the government shuts down?
If Congress doesn't come to a deal by October 1, the federal government will shut down, impacting federal workers and the economy.
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The 19th Explains: How Congress funds the government
The House and the Senate have to agree on spending measures to avoid a shutdown.
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The 19th Explains: Abortion in Florida and what’s at stake in the state Supreme Court
We spoke to political experts, abortion providers and funds ahead of arguments on the state’s 15-week ban.
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The 19th Explains: What are 'late-term abortions' — and why are politicians talking about them?
Republicans don’t want to talk about restrictions in the first or second trimester, instead trying to turn the conversation to very rare third trimester abortions.
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The 19th Explains: The Supreme Court’s decision in the LGBTQ+ 303 Creative case
At issue was whether a Colorado web designer had a First Amendment right to reject making wedding websites for queer couples. The court ruled that she does.