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Ohio votes to guarantee abortion rights in its state Constitution
With the victory on Issue 1, abortion rights advocates are on a 7-and-0 ballot measure winning streak since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
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In Kentucky race shaped by abortion, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wins second term
The anti-abortion record of his Republican opponent, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, became a key issue in the race even though the governor’s office has little control over abortion policy.
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Ohio is voting on abortion. Advocates see it as a ‘real test’ for democracy.
Abortion rights supporters have worked to combat widespread misinformation — and attempts by state leaders to thwart the passage of an amendment that would guarantee a right to abortion.
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A train derailment spilled toxic chemicals in her Ohio town. Now she’s running for mayor.
After a toxic chemical spill threatened her community and family, Misti Allison launched her bid to lead East Palestine, Ohio, forward.
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What Virginia’s elections could mean for LGBTQ+ people
Virginia is the only state in the South that has more protections for than discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ people.
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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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Money pours into Ohio in final push on Issue 1 abortion ballot measure
Outside groups are spending tens of millions of dollars in hopes of shaping the outcome of a nationally watched election.
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What will Laphonza Butler do with her power?
California's newest senator — the only Black woman in the chamber — has so far stayed out of the race to replace her.
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What it means for the Biden administration to combat domestic violence
Rosie Hidalgo, the new director of the Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women, spoke with The 19th about how she thinks about success when it comes to ending gender-based violence.
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Virginia voters care about abortion access. Will that drive their votes?
Republicans in the state are embracing a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Both parties think that stance helps them.