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What a new immigration directive could mean for domestic violence victims
Trump's Department of Homeland Security removed its policy on "sensitive zones" protected from deportation, including women's shelters, schools and churches.
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On day one, Trump pits his administration against transgender people
His administration will likely run into legal trouble as it implements policies on federal identity documents and housing in federal prisons.
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Trump signs executive order ending birthright citizenship
The order was quickly challenged in court, as the 14th Amendment has long been interpreted to grant citizenship to any person born in the United States.
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Trump revokes federal diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines
"We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based," President Donald Trump said in his inaugural address.
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At inauguration, the burden of what has not been
Both Hillary Clinton and Vice President Kamala Harris had a direct line of sight as the man who insulted them on his path to the presidency took the oath of office.
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Trump’s view of a ‘Golden Age’ is one full of restrictions
Trump’s second inaugural address outlined an agenda that will take aim at racial equity efforts, transgender rights and undocumented immigrants.
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Smaller marches, more listening and legislating: Women’s opposition as Trump is inaugurated
This year’s march on the National Mall was far smaller than the Women’s March eight years ago, as many progressive women find other ways to oppose Donald Trump.
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She was the first Black woman to run the U.S. budget. She doesn’t want to be the last.
Shalanda Young, outgoing director of Biden’s Office of Management and Budget, spoke to The 19th about her historic tenure, her approach to leadership — and her concerns about what lies ahead.
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Senate advances Laken Riley Act without added protections for victims of domestic violence
Ten Democrats joined with Republicans on Friday to move forward the bill, which would require the deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes like shoplifting.
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History echoes: Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision meets Trump’s America
The King holiday coincides with Inauguration Day — a stark reminder of the duality of our democracy.