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Black History Month: Resistance, joy — and the path forward
The 19th is focused on telling stories along the twin themes of Black resistance and joy as we celebrate Black History Month with ongoing coverage.
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Emily’s List jumps into Wisconsin Supreme Court election with endorsement of liberal judge
The group is backing liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz in a technically nonpartisan election with major implications for abortion access in the state.
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In Florida, 1 in 10 minors are denied abortions by judges
Florida judges have the ability to approve or deny abortions for minors through a process called judicial bypass. The number they are approving is declining.
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She didn’t want to be the face of the abortion fight. But she ended up as a guest at the State of the Union.
Amanda Zurawski captured the attention of the White House after publicly speaking out about her experience with pregnancy loss — and nearly losing her life due to Texas’ strict abortion ban.
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Biden said 107 words on abortion and LGBTQ+ issues in the State of the Union. Here’s why that matters.
The annual address always covers myriad issues — and how much the president talks about each one signals priorities.
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Biden keeps LGBTQ+ remarks brief in State of the Union as queer Americans face hostile legislation
Biden mentions marriage equality but not legislative attacks to LGBTQ+ rights in his annual address.
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Biden calls out abortion by name and skewers ‘extreme’ bans in State of the Union address
The president promised to veto a national abortion ban if Congress passed one in his first State of the Union address since the Supreme Court’s June ruling that left the legality of abortion up to the states.
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A federal judge could soon block access to an abortion pill. Here’s what that means.
The ruling on mifepristone could come as soon as Friday, and could force abortion providers across the country to adopt a less-effective medical protocol.
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‘They need to see’: RowVaughn Wells on what it means to attend Biden’s State of the Union address
The mother of Tyre Nichols spoke to The 19th before attending the address as a guest of First Lady Jill Biden, becoming among the first family members of Black men killed by police to sit in the House chamber for the speech.
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For Rissi Palmer, country music is a form of Black resistance
The “Color Me Country” host says the genre has historically been for — and by — everyone, including people of color.