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Barbara Rodriguez
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Will the jury believe Stormy Daniels?
From silk pajamas to Old Spice deodorant, Daniels shared vivid details in her testimony. But the Trump trial was a reminder of just how high the bar is to believe women.
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The 19th is committed to covering the unfinished business of voting rights
Here are our plans in this pivotal election as part of our participation in the Advancing Democracy Fellowship.
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Trump’s trial is already putting a spotlight on threats to women
Jury selection is complete in Trump’s trial over business records, an alleged affair and the 2016 election. The opening week highlighted the impact of his attacks.
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Election workers are committed to 2024 — despite threats, harassment and turnover
Facing a 'new reality' in their work on the frontlines of defending democracy, election administrators — predominantly women — remain cautiously optimistic that they can meet the moment.
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How the imagery of White women victims is being used to stoke anti-immigrant fear
The death of Laken Riley, who Trump called “an American daughter,” is at the center of Republicans' hard-line immigration pitch to voters.
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Kamala Harris returns to Iowa to defend abortion — just as Republican presidential hopefuls descend
The vice president’s second trip this year comes as GOP candidates, including Donald Trump, visit the key state in the primary.
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As Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs abortion bill, her power in GOP is on full display
The reception for Reynolds at an evangelical summit — plus the defense of her mounted by other Republicans after digs from former President Donald Trump — spotlight her place in the state and the party.
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Why the DeSantis campaign is betting on the political power of ‘mamas’
The Florida governor isn’t the only candidate who is working to harness the voting power of conservative women in the GOP presidential race, but a recent Iowa event with Casey DeSantis put a spotlight on the effort.
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Voting organizers are breathing ‘a deep sigh of relief’ over Supreme Court rulings on elections — for now
Without voting policy on the state and federal level, experts are concerned about big ramifications for how voters will be able to weigh in on issues like abortion, the economy and gun violence.