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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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This program helps 6 million families pay their energy bills. Here’s what’s at risk if it’s cut.
For low income households, the initiative's funding has been a 'lifesaver.'
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How Trump’s ‘one, big, beautiful’ tax bill could impact programs for women and children
House Republicans approved a sweeping package early Thursday morning that contained deep cuts to programs assisting low-income Americans, including Medicaid and SNAP food stamp eligibility.
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LGBTQ+ families don’t always feel safe. Here’s where they can find support.
The 19th explains the legal rights around child care, fertility treatment and other protections along with resources for queer parents and their families.
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Your Shein and Temu purchases are about to get more expensive
A tariff exemption on low-value imports helped feed Americans’ desire for cheap clothes and goods — but it’s about to go away.
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How children’s picture books got to the Supreme Court
In Mahmoud v. Taylor, parents of different faiths argue that LGBTQ-inclusive books in schools are infringing on their First Amendment rights to freely exercise religion.
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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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The 19th Explains: What parents need to know about the measles vaccine
Vaccine experts share information about how people can best protect their families amid measles outbreaks.
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Are Trump's executive orders still in effect?
As lawsuits against the administration grow, here is where some of the orders that affect LGBTQ+ people and women stand.
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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.
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The 19th Explains: Birthright citizenship and Trump’s order to end it
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to babies born on U.S. soil.