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The 19th Explains
From the spread of disinformation to battles over legislation, complex circumstances shape American policy and politics. The 19th explains the current events that affect women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. What topic, issue or event would you like to learn more about? Submit questions for The 19th team to consider answering in future stories here.
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The 19th Explains: How bathroom bans on federal property would impact trans Americans
A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences?
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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as attorney general
Trump’s nominee for attorney general has been investigated by the House Ethics Committee and the Department of Justice. He has denied wrongdoing.
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What you need to know on Election Day — and what happens after
Election officials have been preparing for the 2024 election by updating protocols, offering more public outreach on how elections are administered and adding safety measures.
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Trans and headed to the polls? Here’s how you can vote safely and comfortably.
An estimated 210,800 transgender Americans could face voter disenfranchisement this election cycle due to voter ID laws. We asked experts about the ways people can protect their rights.
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What happens next? The process of getting Harris on the ticket
As a member of the Biden-Harris ticket, Harris is poised to assume control of the Biden campaign’s infrastructure and financial war chest.
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The 19th Explains: What you need to know about Project 2025
At least 60 percent of the authors of the Heritage Foundation blueprint have ties to Trump. Here are its potential impacts on women, LGBTQ+ rights, families, education and the workforce.
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The 19th Explains: Trump has been convicted. Here's a quick guide to his first criminal trial.
In the first of four criminal cases, the former president was accused of falsifying business records to hide hush money paid to Stormy Daniels.
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The 19th Explains: How the Supreme Court could further limit abortion
The court will consider reversing a federal decision that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed online. The consequences could be significant.
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The 19th Explains: What is the Comstock Act?
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear a case on abortion pill access that could revive a 19th Century anti-obscenity law that’s been used to curtail access to everything from birth control to pornography.
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The 19th Explains: How Parent PLUS loans are helping families send their kids to college
The loans assist parents in financing their children's education, but they come with higher interest rates and financial risks. Here’s what families should know.