Women still lag in representation in elected office, but a number of new highs were hit, according to data compiled by the Center for American Women and Politics.
A group of doctors and advocates want Ohio voters to enshrine abortion rights directly into the state constitution. They’ll have to overcome aggressive Republican efforts to block it first.
An overall “unfamiliarity” with LGBTQ+ communities could be contributing to hardened views on the issues in schools and beyond, PRRI CEO Melissa Deckman said.
Several progressives and advocates told The 19th that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s break with abortion rights groups could complicate her possible path to reelection.
She started out in politics to better represent the Asian-American community. Thirty-five years later, she continues to fight against hate and advocate for the marginalized.
As we look toward a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, a lot about the candidates, the press and our politics feels familiar. But some things have undeniably changed.
If passed, the new bans — 12-week prohibitions in North Carolina and Nebraska, and a six-week ban in South Carolina — could further erode access to care.
Election workers, a predominantly women-led workforce, have had little respite from the effects of conspiracy theories.
In some cases, anti-abortion legislators have been forced to backtrack from some more restrictive proposals. In others, they’ve tried to subvert the lawmaking process to avoid blowback.
A letter led by the House Democratic Women’s Caucus shared first with The 19th asks AmerisourceBergen for the full list of states where it reportedly won’t distribute mifepristone to pharmacies.