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Errin Haines
Errin Haines is our editor-at-large. An award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of experience, Errin was previously a national writer on race for the Associated Press. She’s also worked at the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. Sign up for her biweekly newsletter, The Amendment, for unique analysis reframing the political landscape.
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Democracy is a kitchen table issue
The latest 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows that an increasing number of Americans say democracy and the economy are working well for them.
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The Summer of the Black Woman
The renaissance wasn’t just a concert tour.
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What reality TV and the presidential race have in common
Wednesday’s debate marked the start of a new political season — one whose finale matters a lot for our democracy.
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How the Education Department is responding to GOP attacks on public education
Miguel Cardona is wading into the fray in the wake of GOP attacks of public education and Supreme Court rulings that impact higher education.
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America isn’t a world leader on gender equity — and other democracies are paying attention
Several recent reports show America lagging behind smaller, younger democracies in making progress toward parity across a number of issues.
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Classrooms are dominating the culture war
Here's what National Education Association President Becky Pringle sees at stake for teachers and students ahead of a crucial election.
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‘Vote, run, win and lead’: Counting Black women’s seats at the table
An annual report lays out what has changed for Black women’s representation in elected office — and what still has barely budged.
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Brittney Griner’s experience spotlights the impact of inequality at work
The WNBA star is a queer Black woman — and her experience reminds us of the gulfs that remain in how workers are treated.
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‘It’s about fairness’: What the second gentleman had to say about economic mobility at our annual summit
The 19th brought together activists, philanthropists, and the public and private sector — as well as our audience — for robust discussions about this work.
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What a town hall and a trial say about character, credibility and the 2024 election
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.