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Terri Rupar
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Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman Supreme Court justice, dies at 93
The Reagan appointee co-wrote a key decision reaffirming Roe v. Wade in 1992, establishing that states couldn’t impose an 'undue burden' on anyone seeking an abortion before fetal viability.
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What we're watching in the 2023 elections
Voters’ choices in Ohio and Virginia have major implications for abortion access in those states as well as for 2024.
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Laphonza Butler tapped to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom picked the leader of EMILY’s List for the seat, fulfilling a promise to name a Black woman to the Senate.
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Josh Hawley thinks masculinity can fix America’s problems
The 19th talks to a expert on gender, politics and religion about the Missouri senator’s book 'Manhood' and how it fits into American politics.
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Election 2022 results: House races we’re watching
Decision Desk HQ projects that Republicans will win back control of the House of Representatives, though the size of their majority is still not clear.
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The 19th adds two new reporters to our politics team
Mel Leonor Barclay and Grace Panetta will bolster our political coverage as we gear up for the midterms and 2024.
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How we conducted the 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll
More data helps us better cover and serve women and LGBTQ+ people. Here’s why we tackled this project – and how.
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What we know about the Supreme Court draft opinion — and what it could mean for abortion access
If Roe is overturned, the level of abortion access — or if the procedure is legal at all — would be left to the states.
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The 19th Explains: What to know about Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing concluded Thursday. Here’s what happened and what's next.
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The 19th Explains: Results for key races in November 2 elections
In Virginia, Republicans Glenn Youngkin and Winsome Sears are projected to win. Boston has for the first time elected a mayor who is not a White man.