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Mel Leonor Barclay
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There’s more to immigration than the border. The Univision town halls highlighted that.
Two town halls focused on Latinx voters this month put a spotlight on the fate of undocumented immigrants as Trump promises to deport millions and Harris leans into border security.
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She moved in search of affordable housing and ended up with more political power. Now what?
Jasmine Lopez wants to vote, but political disillusionment and economic pressures are complicating her decision in a key swing state.
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Black women and Latinas are driving Harris’ inflation edge among women voters
It’s a change from June, when Joe Biden was leading the Democratic ticket, according to polling from KFF.
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A campus shooting spurred her political awakening. Her whole family followed.
Addressing gun violence is a top concern for many Latinas — including Adriana Grijalva, who felt she had to do something after a fatal shooting at the University of Arizona.
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These Latinas will decide the election
We spoke to Latinas in Arizona and Nevada — where these voters yield election-swaying power — about how gun violence, reproductive rights and housing are shaping their votes.
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Arizona’s ballot measure could shift the narrative on Latinas and abortion
Their growing political power has the potential to reshape abortion access in Arizona— and challenge assumptions about their experiences and faiths.
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Harris brings out an angry and defensive Trump
A dig at his rally sizes struck a nerve, and Harris stayed composed while getting under Trump’s skin in their first and possibly only debate.
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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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Trump’s responses to questions about abortion policy were confusing at best
An unclear answer on mifepristone access left observers guessing as to whether he was open to restricting it or didn’t know what was being asked.
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Trump questions whether Harris is Black in combative interview
The former president also repeatedly insulted ABC News’ Rachel Scott, one of the moderators, during his contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists' convention.