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Liz Cheney had to tell a colleague, ‘I’m not your girlfriend.' Her new book tells us why.
‘Oath and Honor,’ the former House member’s warning against a second Trump presidency, also sheds light on how Republican men talked about their women colleagues.
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Activists in California school district turn in enough signatures to seek recall race against far-right president
Joseph Komrosky leads the Temecula, California, school board that’s faced national scrutiny for banning critical race theory, endorsing book banning and firing the woman superintendent.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Hank Johnson reintroduce bill with emphasis on gun violence prevention
The lawmakers’ 281-page bill includes licensing, training and regulations that have been widely recommended by gun safety researchers.
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Highest-ranking Indigenous woman in statewide office will lead Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association
As chair, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will play an important role in fundraising, supporting candidates and reaching voters of color in swing states.
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Three school board members moved this California district to the far right. Women lead the effort to recall them.
The Temecula Valley Unified School District’s conservative majority has ousted its woman superintendent, banned critical race theory and passed a policy to “out” LGBTQ+ students to their parents.
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Gabrielle Giffords reflects on gun legislation changes in the 30 years since the Brady Bill
The former congresswoman spoke with The 19th about the gun lobby's growth — and the inroads gun safety groups have made in recent years.
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Election 2024 and what the fight for LGBTQ+ rights looks like now
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson discusses her approach to leadership and embracing “concepts of disruption” ahead of an existential election year.
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What the fight to expand access to the ballot for Native Americans looks like now
Voting rights attorney Jacqueline De León says that as Native Americans have flexed their political power, some states have tried to add barriers.
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As ‘groundbreaking’ first lady, Rosalynn Carter steered the country on mental health and caregiving
Carter, who died on Sunday at 96, was a 'pioneer' as equal partner, diplomat, mental health advocate and champion for caregivers.