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Baltimore County is big and diverse. Its council is all male and very White.
Despite the growing diversity of the county, no woman has been elected to city council 2010.
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The complicated legacy of the 1994 crime bill
The crime bill brought about historic change with the Violence Against Women Act. But experts also told The 19th that it had seismic impacts on incarceration, policing and juvenile justice.
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This Latinx Heritage Month, The 19th staff reflect on the power of shaping our own futures
In celebration of this year’s theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” our team looks at how their families have driven change for future generations. Plus, a note from our managing editor on the title we’re using to recognize the month.
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed by country music’s biggest awards show
Beyoncé made a country album to showcase the unrecognized legacy of Black country. It did not receive a single CMA nomination.
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Harris’ nomination ‘hit a reset button’ for Latinas supporting Democrats
Stephanie Valencia, an expert in Latinx voters, spoke to The 19th about new data showing that Kamala Harris’ ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket has boosted support among battleground Latinas.
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Black women voters strongly back Harris in an election they view as crucial for democracy
A poll of Black women voters found that protecting democracy, improving the economy and fighting racism are among their top priorities.
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America’s Black elite is buzzing about Kamala Harris on Martha’s Vineyard
There's a sense of excitement and possibility on the island, long a destination for Black middle- and upper-class communities.
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South Asian women see an ally in Harris, but feel a divide on Gaza
Some South Asian women and LGBTQ+ people believe Harris is more likely than Biden to hear their concerns, but they still want stronger policies on Gaza before the election.
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The United States of Aunties: The culture powering the Harris campaign
In the Black and South Asian communities Harris hails from, being an “auntie” is an honorific for caregivers, community builders — and maybe even the next president.
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How Kamala Harris earned the nomination
The vice president, and a group of determined Black women backing her, laid the groundwork for the moment — and then executed.