Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people.
The 19th spoke with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the first Black woman to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about her plans to address racial and gender-based health inequities.
"Sharice’s Big Voice" is a joyful exploration of Davids’ experience growing up Native in Kansas and a love letter to the single mother who raised her.
At just 25, Christian is helping Sen. Scott Wiener craft some of the most progressive LGBTQ+ legislation in the country.
Some state lawmakers have sought to make changes, but others have perpetuated rape myths in response to bills.
The board’s initial decision to give the award-winning journalist a five-year contract, not tenure, reflects a politicization of state university governance that can make it harder to bring on top faculty.
The senators have a bipartisan measure to put independent prosecutors, not military commanders, in charge of serious crimes.
The 19th spoke to advocates and experts leading the charge to make menstrual products more accessible and break stigmas.
The polls come as states across the nation weigh bills that would prevent transgender kids from playing on sports teams that align with their gender.
Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Kate Brown of Oregon are raising money to elect more Democratic women governors. Research shows it’s one of the most underrepresented areas of government for women.