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Mel Leonor Barclay
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House Republicans are baking abortion restrictions into spending bills — and avoiding public votes
Democratic leaders say they will act as a “firewall” on reproductive rights even during looming negotiations to fund the government.
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The woman who would be the Cherokee voice in Congress
For generations, the federal government has shaped the lives of Cherokee people. Kim Teehee wants to use the long-promised place in Congress to repair the harm.
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Democrats in Congress run full-court press on reproductive rights ahead of Dobbs anniversary
In both chambers, Democrats are trying to force votes and discussions on abortion and contraception. The measures are not expected to go anywhere — but spotlight Republican opposition.
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The Senate has no Black women. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s bid could change that.
Blunt Rochester said in her official campaign announcement that she is running to protect seniors, jobs, the environment and reproductive rights.
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Health care for trans youth is becoming a core issue for Republican presidential candidates
Opposition by GOP hopefuls on health care and school accommodations for trans children and teens has become as ubiquitous as talk of taxes and national security.
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Virginia could be key to abortion access in the South. Its laws could hinge on this Democratic primary.
Lashrecse Aird is challenging incumbent state Sen. Joe Morrissey, a disbarred defense attorney who has faced a number of personal scandals and who has not been clear on what, if any, restrictions he would support or oppose.
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Trump uses CNN town hall to insult a woman he assaulted
The crowd of potential GOP primary voters in New Hampshire responded to Trump’s attacks on E. Jean Carroll, who won a civil suit against him Tuesday, with laughter.
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Florida advocates set to launch campaign to get abortion rights on the ballot in 2024
Supporters will be racing against the clock to get enough signatures to put the measure on the ballot. Then, the campaign will need to mobilize Democrats and rope in independents and moderate Republicans.
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For Native women in power in Minnesota, confronting the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people is personal
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, said that more attention to the issue was sparked when Native women won election to decision-making roles.
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Nikki Haley calls for a ‘consensus’ on abortion restrictions. It’s not clear what she supports.
The GOP presidential hopeful, addressing a prominent anti-abortion group that says it would not back any candidate who doesn’t support at least a 15-week ban, said the issue should be addressed with ‘sensitivity and respect, not judgment and hate.’