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Mariel Padilla
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No, you're not watching 'Scandal,' it's the DNC
A political commentator, a comedian and the stars of the TV show ‘Scandal’ will kick off the festivities each night of the convention.
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Experts warn women’s progress in politics is slowing
The number of women running for the House and Senate has dropped, including a record number of incumbent women not running for reelection.
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IUD insertion is painful. For the first time, the CDC issued guidance for physicians.
Federal health officials are urging doctors to counsel patients about pain management before the procedure.
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‘One of our own’: How Harris is leaning into the power of Black sororities
The vice president's speech in front of Zeta Phi Beta was just one of nearly a dozen engagements she has held with the Divine Nine since taking office.
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$81M in 24 hours: How the Harris campaign could turn women donors into a force
The 19th spoke with experts at The Center for American Women and Politics about how women donors and voters are re-energized by the possibility of the country’s first woman president.
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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns in wake of Trump shooting
Cheatle's exit comes a day after a grueling congressional hearing in which lawmakers, particularly women, spoke about the increase in political violence.
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If you're in the military, voting this year could be tricky
Military families move often and have to navigate varying state laws, administrative hurdles and a lack of resources for access to the ballot.
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Inside the fight over military abortion access
Women lawmakers are leading efforts across the aisle to expand some child care and contraception benefits and also limit abortion-related travel expenses.
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Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF and reject tighter ban on women pastors
With nearly 13 million members across the country, the Southern Baptist church is the nation’s largest Protestant denomination and a powerful conservative political force.
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Will women voters care about Trump’s conviction?
Trump’s criminal trial was filled with reminders of how he treats women — and how the campaign didn’t want women voters to know about Stormy Daniels’ allegations in 2016.