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Orion Rummler
Orion Rummler is a reporter on our breaking news team. He previously anchored live news coverage at Axios, including the January 6 Capitol attack, the coronavirus and the 2020 election. He also researched “Axios on HBO” stories on former President Donald Trump and expanded the outlet’s LGBTQ+ coverage.
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Cancer, danger, harassment: Women and nonbinary firefighters detail the unique risks they face
These issues matter all the more in a field experiencing persistent personnel shortages as states battle record wildfires.
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For trans Texans and their families, another special session means another fight to exist
Transgender kids’ sports and gender-affirming care access are a top priority for Texas’ third special legislative session that began on Monday. Trans Texans and their families tell The 19th they’ve had enough.
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The 19th Explains: What parents need to know about the Pfizer vaccine’s safety in 5- to 11-year-olds
The 19th spoke with public health experts (who are also moms) about what parents should know as Pfizer and BioNTech seek emergency FDA authorization for children ages 5 to 11.
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Texas is pushing the most anti-trans bills in the country. Advocates fear deadly consequences.
Though more research is needed, as greater numbers of anti-trans bills have been introduced across more states within the last two years, more trans homicides have taken place in those states.
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The 19th Explains: Texas’ new abortion law just took effect. Here’s what it does — and what you need to know.
Texas’ law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect. Here’s what you need to know now.
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Advancing voter restrictions could jeopardize political influence of women of color
Texas’ massive bill to implement voting restrictions is heading to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Eighteen states across the U.S. have passed similar legislation this year.
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LGBTQ+ people of color face greatest risk from spike in hate crimes. Why doesn't FBI data include them?
Across the nation, more hate crimes were reported in 2020 than in any year since 2008. Advocates say federal data is missing crucial context that keeps resources from those at the greatest risk.
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Asian American advocates fear new attacks on women and older adults after COVID-19 origin report
“We want our communities to be prepared,” so the Asian American Foundation issued a toolkit on how victims and witnesses can respond.
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Tina Tchen steps down from Time's Up
Tchen's departure comes after a report on how leaders of the advocacy organization worked with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s team on responding to harassment claims.
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'Black women being trailblazers': Spelman faculty refuse to teach in person as classes begin
Though vaccinations and masks are required on campus, concerns about COVID-19 protocols remain as the Delta variant rages through Georgia.