She moved in search of affordable housing and ended up with more political power. Now what?
Jasmine Lopez wants to vote, but political disillusionment and economic pressures are complicating her decision in a key swing state.
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Black women and Latinas are driving Harris’ inflation edge among women voters
It’s a change from June, when Joe Biden was leading the Democratic ticket, according to polling from KFF.
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These Latinas will decide the election
We spoke to Latinas in Arizona and Nevada — where these voters yield election-swaying power — about how gun violence, reproductive rights and housing are shaping their votes.
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Arizona’s ballot measure could shift the narrative on Latinas and abortion
Their growing political power has the potential to reshape abortion access in Arizona— and challenge assumptions about their experiences and faiths.
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Men of color are finding their place in abortion rights conversations
This advocacy group is mobilizing to engage Black men and Latinos in abortion discussions — a space where they've been underrepresented and for some, unsure of where they fit in.
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Harris holds a big lead with Asian-American voters, new survey shows
Support for the Democratic ticket is back up to 2020 levels among AAPI voters, many of whom say racism and discrimination is their top issue.
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What Biden’s $1.3 billion investment in HBCUs means this close to Election Day
Appealing to Black voters during a neck-and-neck presidential race, both the Biden-Harris administration and former President Donald Trump have touted the funding they’ve routed to HBCUs.
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Baltimore County is big and diverse. Its council is all male and very White.
Despite the growing diversity of the county, no woman has been elected to city council 2010.
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The complicated legacy of the 1994 crime bill
The crime bill brought about historic change with the Violence Against Women Act. But experts also told The 19th that it had seismic impacts on incarceration, policing and juvenile justice.
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This Latinx Heritage Month, The 19th staff reflect on the power of shaping our own futures
In celebration of this year’s theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” our team looks at how their families have driven change for future generations. Plus, a note from our managing editor on the title we’re using to recognize the month.