Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how.
The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.
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Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to gut Education Dept., sparking fears for vulnerable students
Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.
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High prices, blackouts and half the money: Inside Puerto Rico’s stagnant food aid system
Puerto Rico’s block grant food assistance program already doesn’t stretch enough to meet the needs of its recipients. Congress just froze one way to boost it.
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Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic primary, fending off challenge from Deja Foxx
The U.S. House seat was left open after the March death of Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the father of candidate Adelita Grijalva.
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Abortion policy in Virginia isn’t settled: Why this year’s election is key
Democrats say that if they don’t win in November, voters won’t get a chance to weigh in on a reproductive rights constitutional amendment.
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This season of 'Love Island USA' is a lesson in voter turnout
3.5 million people voted after one episode of the reality show. Fans say politicians can harness that beyond the villa.
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What’s the latest on birthright citizenship? Supreme Court to review Trump's order.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up the issue, meaning that the constitutionality of Trump’s order will be decided by the summer.
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Trump's tax law by the numbers: $1 trillion less for Medicaid, $75 billion more for ICE
The new law extends tax breaks for the wealthy, slashes Medicaid and food aid and expands immigration enforcement — threatening health care, nutrition and safety nets for millions.
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They’re calling her an influencer. She’s calling it campaign strategy.
18,000 individual donors, Instagram and TikTok views have kept Deja Foxx — a once long-shot Gen Z candidate — competitive in the race for a congressional seat in Arizona.
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States can still pass AI regulations, a ‘big, beautiful bill’ win for child safety advocates
The Senate stripped a controversial provision from the bill — a move praised by those who say tech companies shouldn't be shielded from accountability.