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Gretchen Whitmer wants Democrats to keep talking about abortion
The Michigan governor, a rising star in the Democratic Party, reflects on the work that remains in ensuring abortion access in her state and nationwide.
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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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'We’re not going to win that fight': Bans on abortion and gender-affirming care are driving doctors from Texas
The onslaught of health care bans are driving nurses, medical students and doctors out of Texas. Many worry about the patients they are leaving behind.
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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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Abortion bans are causing ‘chilling effect’ for OBGYNs, study says
According to a new KFF study, the majority of OBGYNs also say they are concerned about legal repercussions to providing care.
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The 19th Explains: Everything you need to know about gender-affirming care
As misinformation about gender-affirming care has grown more rampant, The 19th has sought answers to some common questions.
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Judge blocks Arkansas’ blanket ban on gender-affirming care for minors
LGBTQ+ legal experts believe that the decision will set precedent for other lawsuits in states restricting gender-affirming care.
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‘Tell the Rest’ reflects on the lives of queer adults by taking readers back to the past
Lucy Jane Bledsoe wants her novel about two conversion therapy camp survivors to show how queer young people can survive and thrive as adults despite their circumstances.
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Blue state governors are pushing Congress on child care as federal subsidies dry up
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper, who led the letter, said he’s worried that with federal child care grants expiring, ‘we're going to fall off a cliff here.’
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The 19th’s fellows reflect on the meaning of freedom in honor of Juneteenth
The federal holiday is a call to action, a source of pride and a reason for hope, our fellows write.