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Republicans are waffling on LGBTQ+ issues. Will it matter?
The Trump campaign can't decide if it should dispel the president's reputation as anti-LGBTQ+ — so it's playing both sides of the issue.
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Ivanka Trump pitches a rosy second term, glossing over the realities of working women
Introducing her father on the final night of the Republican National Convention, Trump — who pledged to champion working women — talked about the past rather than the future.
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Light on the pandemic, RNC speakers instead highlighted Trump’s record on abortion
Rather than COVID-19, speakers highlighted abortion, a clear pitch to the women in the president's base. But it’s unclear how swing voters will respond.
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Delaware official rejects statehouse candidate’s request to use campaign funds for child care
The decision this month highlights the patchwork of laws and administrative rules around the country for parents seeking elected state and local office.
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Biden ramps up outreach to women with voter engagement program, Republican surrogates
A blueprint released by the Biden campaign outlines how they believe President Donald Trump has failed women.
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Melania Trump to those suffering from the pandemic: 'You're not alone'
During a convention that has skated over the pandemic’s impact, Melania Trump offered the first meaningful recognition of those who have lost their lives or their livelihoods to COVID-19.
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On eve of suffrage centennial milestone, RNC to feature speaker supporting policies barring women from voting
Anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson has advocated for a head-of-household voting system that has historically barred women and people of color from casting ballots.
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Pregnant in a pandemic: The 'perfect storm for a crisis'
Pregnant people in the pandemic are even more vulnerable to depression and anxiety. It's a problem the U.S. is already struggling to address.
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The only comprehensive study on transgender people is not coming out as planned
The U.S. Trans Survey offers some of the only data on trans life in America, but a nonprofit's shortfalls and the pandemic threaten its future.
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RNC opens with nod to ‘housewives,’ rejection of identity politics
Suburban voters are a growing part of the electorate and, in recent presidential elections, their support is critical for electoral success.