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They were prosecuted for using drugs while pregnant. But it may not have been a crime.
Dozens of women in Mississippi have faced child abuse crimes that, based on existing state law, they may not have committed. -
Women and LGBTQ+ people are uniquely vulnerable to climate change, new report shows
From reproductive health to disaster recovery and food insecurity, the National Climate Assessment pays special attention to how the climate crisis amplifies inequality.
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The Spelman College community has stood in solidarity with Palestinians for years
Students and faculty at the historically Black women's college feel a connection to the racial, economic and gender injustices they say Palestinians face.
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Mistrial declared in case of ex-detective involved in raid that killed Breonna Taylor
A federal jury deadlocked in the federal civil rights trial of ex-detective Brett Hankison, who was charged with using unconstitutional and excessive force in the botched March 2020 raid of Taylor’s home.
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Parents tell us how they are talking to their children about Israel and Palestine
Adults often struggle to explain the conflict between Israel and Palestine to each other. How are they approaching it with their kids?
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Congress punished Rep. Rashida Tlaib. It sent a chilling message to Palestinian Americans.
The censure of Tlaib reverberated among a minority community that feels ignored, and confirmed their worst fears — that their opinions are not important and their lives do not matter.
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Your political questions, answered
The 19th’s politics team took over this week’s edition of The Amendment to respond to questions on Biden and Harris, Congress, campaigning and ballot measures.
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There’s a new push to elect an Afro Latina to Congress
Latino Victory is launching a new initiative focused on strengthening the pipeline of Democratic Afro-Latinas running for office.
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She was asked to research nuclear missiles. What she found was a story about Native Americans and land.
In her new podcast, 20-year-old Ella Weber uncovers stories from her home and the history of the only Native American reservation hosting nuclear weapons in the country.
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Hawaii voters could be asked to amend state constitution on marriage equality
A section of the state's Bill of Rights still gives the legislature the power to limit marriage to opposite-sex couples.