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Republican men and women disagree on how many women should hold political office
Republican women are less likely than Americans overall to think there are too few women in elected office. But they’re way more likely to think so than men in their party, a survey finds.
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‘It doesn’t have to be this way’: In Atlanta, Harris discusses toll of gun violence
The vice president is leading the newly created Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which aims to bring together local and state officials with law enforcement and other Americans.
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Suicide rates of teenage boys are skyrocketing because of firearm access
Experts on adolescent suicide say too often, guns and stigma around masculinity and mental health lead to deadly outcomes.
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U.S. history classes are mostly about men. Two teachers are looking to change that.
They’re petitioning the College Board to offer an AP U.S. Women’s History course for the first time.
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The 19th Explains: What happens if the government shuts down?
If Congress doesn't come to a deal by October 1, the federal government will shut down, impacting federal workers and the economy.
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United States scores a C on global LGBTQ+ human rights scorecard
A new report ranked the United States 31 out of 136 countries, a score that’s expected to fall in the wake of hundreds of bills targeting anti-LGBTQ+ rights across the country.
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We asked book lovers to reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month. Here’s what they recommended.
The 19th spoke with book publishing professionals, bookstagrammers and more about the themes that resonate with them in works by Latinx authors. Their recommendations show that ‘you can be the main character of your own story.’
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The fastest woman in the world is leaving her haters behind
Sha’Carri Richardson is coming into her own as she battles the criticism of her behavior, appearance and swagger faced by Black women athletes for decades.
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Women and nonbinary people say doctors won’t stop talking about their weight
A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll finds they are more likely to report facing weight-based discrimination from health care providers, with sometimes devastating consequences.