Free DC: Inside the women-founded movement opposing Trump’s militarized takeover
Residents are organizing against Trump’s power grab in the capital — the latest embodiment of a generations-long fight for autonomy.
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Who’s questioning women’s right to vote?
A post from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth showed his support of a fringe evangelical Christianity that is gaining more traction in the Republican Party.
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The Spanberger strategy: Can this Virginia Democrat reset the politics of public education?
Republicans won big four years ago by casting doubt on the state’s public schools. Abigail Spanberger, the parent of three school-aged daughters, is betting on restoring faith in them.
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Mary Peltola would be the strongest likely candidate for Alaska governor, poll shows
Peltola, a Democrat who made history with her 2022 election to the U.S. House, is widely seen as a top Democratic recruit for Alaska’s open governor’s race in 2026.
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‘They deserve this transparency’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for hearing with Epstein survivors
In a letter shared exclusively with The 19th, Democrats are pushing for a House Oversight Committee Hearing to prioritize survivor voices as a critical step towards holistic justice.
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Nudity on Oklahoma superintendent's office TV was just a mishap, state House speaker suggests
A preliminary investigation into Ryan Walters suggests a technical glitch led to an inappropriate movie auto-playing during a closed-door board meeting, but tensions remain high.
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Parenting while protecting democracy: The moms who fled the Texas legislature
Democratic lawmakers fled the state to protest a Trump-backed redistricting plan. For the mothers among them, leaving meant juggling summer milestones, first days of school — and showing their kids what democracy requires.
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The Voting Rights Act turns 60 — but its promise is still under threat
As voting rights lose ground, The 19th spoke with four of the advocates working to preserve the path to the ballot for the most marginalized voters.
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Democratic women in the House are trying to grow their ranks to 100
Elect Democratic Women has quietly emerged as a force for recruiting, training and supporting the women candidates they believe can win back control of the lower chamber in 2026.
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The threat of political violence is keeping parents out of elected office
Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.