In the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, it’s all eyes on Elon
The world’s richest person and a close ally of President Donald Trump, Musk is now putting his personal wealth toward reshaping the balance of power in the states.
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What RFK Jr.’s plans for baby formula mean for parents
Advocates and public health officials say there is room for improvement in formula regulation — though some question that execution amid food safety oversight cuts.
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The uphill battle to bring women into construction jobs could be lost under Trump
Tradeswomen have spent decades fighting for their place in the skilled trades. Now they’re suing the government over its DEI policies.
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March for Our Lives lays off most of its staff, names new executive director
Jaclyn Corin, a Parkland survivor and one of the organization’s co-founders, plans to focus on digital strategy and youth mobilization.
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Biblically responsible investing is booming — and LGBTQ+ Americans are paying the price
The Christian-faith investing movement is a key factor driving American companies away from their DEI efforts.
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‘A dark day’ for American children: Trump issues order to kill the Department of Education
After cutting nearly half its staff and hundreds of millions of dollars from its coffers, the Trump administration delivered a death blow to the agency that students and families rely on.
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The 19th Explains: What’s the safest way for trans Americans to travel right now?
The Trump administration’s new policy to discontinue “X” gender markers on passports has many transgender Americans wondering if it’s safe to fly. The 19th asked experts to weigh in.
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‘Unabashedly demeaning’: Trump’s trans military ban blocked by federal judge
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes held that the ban likely violates service members’ constitutional rights and is “soaked in animus.”
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Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is getting so much attention — and money
Trump ally Elon Musk is spending millions to back a conservative judge to the highest court ruling on everything from abortion to election disputes in a key battleground state.
The 19th opens applications for its fourth Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship cohort
The program provides graduates and mid-career HBCU alums with full-year, salaried fellowships in reporting, audience engagement and product.
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The 19th Explains: Can Trump eliminate the Department of Education?
The president can’t eliminate a federal agency with an executive order lawfully. But he can undermine its functions and redistribute duties.
A status update on Trump’s executive orders, from gender to immigration and DEI
As lawsuits against the administration grow, here is where some of the orders that affect LGBTQ+ people and women stand.
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