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In Illinois, an open Senate seat draws a historic field of primary candidates
2026 elections to watch: Illinois' primary election is expected to draw national interest and tens of millions in outside spending.
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Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how.
The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.
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She helped get rid of measles in her county. This is her advice on stopping its spread.
Lubbock County in Texas has been free of measles cases for more than 50 days. But Katherine Wells, director of the Lubbock Health Department, is staying vigilant.
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Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to gut Education Dept., sparking fears for vulnerable students
Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.
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High prices, blackouts and half the money: Inside Puerto Rico’s stagnant food aid system
Puerto Rico’s block grant food assistance program already doesn’t stretch enough to meet the needs of its recipients. Congress just froze one way to boost it.
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America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse.
The Trump administration’s far-reaching war on immigration is threatening America’s already-fragile child care system, where immigrants play a critical role. In New Mexico, which is leading the nation in child care policy, immigrants who run child care businesses say immigration policy is already hitting close to home.
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Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic primary, fending off challenge from Deja Foxx
The U.S. House seat was left open after the March death of Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the father of candidate Adelita Grijalva.
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With fewer protections and more paperwork, LGBTQ+ Americans face a Medicaid coverage cliff
LGBTQ+ adults are twice as likely to use Medicaid as their main insurance. Trump’s new tax law could create insurmountable hurdles for their health care.
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Abortion policy in Virginia isn’t settled: Why this year’s election is key
Democrats say that if they don’t win in November, voters won’t get a chance to weigh in on a reproductive rights constitutional amendment.