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‘The threats went through the roof’
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley speaks to The 19th about facing increased vitriol in an era when it’s easier than ever to send threatening messages.
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Elected officials faced relentless harassment and threats of violence this year — women got some of the worst of it
Escalating threats around the country were fueled by disinformation and misinformation around several events in 2020, including the election.
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The 19th in 2020: A reading list
In our first year as a newsroom, we reported on America's first female recession, Kamala Harris' historic election and so much more.
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How Susan Collins defied the odds
Maine’s longtime Republican senator kept her focus local even as Democrats pushed to make the 2020 elections a referendum on Trump. The race turned into both a cautionary tale and a template.
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Kelly Loeffler’s Senate reelection is complicated by Trump
The outgoing president is dividing Georgia Republicans, and it could cost the party the Senate.
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#19thReads 2020: The best reads on gender, politics and policy
Unlike any other year in modern times, 2020 shined a spotlight on the resilience and struggles of women, LGBTQ+ people and all others underrepresented in our democracy. Here, we take a look back at the stories that most impacted us.
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Biden is on track to have a record number of women in his Cabinet
Joe Biden has committed to having the most diverse Cabinet in history. It’s likely future presidents will be expected to match or increase representation.
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Stimulus provides some relief for women — but experts say it’s far from enough
The $900 billion package tackles paid leave, child care and food insecurity, among other issues.
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Women will shape Biden’s energy and climate agenda
Rep. Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to head the Interior Department and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was nominated to run the Energy Department.
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Meet the new women in the House of Representatives
There will be 27 new congresswomen joining the House in 2021, and most of them are Republicans.