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About: A century ago, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution made voting, our country’s most fundamental mode of civic participation, a right regardless of gender. But this watershed moment in our democracy excluded millions of women, particularly women of color, from the ballot box for generations. And the reality is suffrage remains a work in progress for many in this country, particularly people living in states where voter suppression exists and tens of thousands of transgender Americans who face barriers to voting.
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Trans people in Georgia prisons are being forced to detransition. Now they’re suing.

Trans people in Georgia prisons are being forced to detransition. Now they’re suing.

She hid an eating disorder and lost her Navy career. It saved her life.

She hid an eating disorder and lost her Navy career. It saved her life.

Mary Peltola would be the strongest likely candidate for Alaska governor, poll shows

Mary Peltola would be the strongest likely candidate for Alaska governor, poll shows

‘They deserve this transparency’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for hearing with Epstein survivors

‘They deserve this transparency’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for hearing with Epstein survivors

A promising path to breast cancer treatment just hit a political roadblock

A promising path to breast cancer treatment just hit a political roadblock

Nudity on Oklahoma superintendent’s office TV was just a mishap, state House speaker suggests

Nudity on Oklahoma superintendent’s office TV was just a mishap, state House speaker suggests

‘She needs to have a democracy to grow up in’: The moms who left Texas to defend its future

‘She needs to have a democracy to grow up in’: The moms who left Texas to defend its future

The Voting Rights Act turns 60 — but its promise is still under threat

The Voting Rights Act turns 60 — but its promise is still under threat

Democratic women in the House are trying to grow their ranks to 100

Democratic women in the House are trying to grow their ranks to 100

Pregnant people in rural parts of the country are running out of places to give birth

Pregnant people in rural parts of the country are running out of places to give birth

It’s not just ‘good genes.’ It’s a dark reminder of history.

It’s not just ‘good genes.’ It’s a dark reminder of history.

How anti-abortion and anti-trans bills are impacted by Texas Democrats fleeing the state

How anti-abortion and anti-trans bills are impacted by Texas Democrats fleeing the state

The threat of political violence is keeping parents out of elected office

The threat of political violence is keeping parents out of elected office

Ami Colé is closing. The brand’s story has implications for the Black beauty industry.

Ami Colé is closing. The brand’s story has implications for the Black beauty industry.

More than a dozen states sue to protect gender-affirming care from federal investigations

More than a dozen states sue to protect gender-affirming care from federal investigations

Michigan governor’s race could break barriers

Michigan governor’s race could break barriers

In Maine, the next generation of Democrats emerges to succeed Gov. Janet Mills

In Maine, the next generation of Democrats emerges to succeed Gov. Janet Mills

How temporary cash assistance helps mothers reclaim their lives

How temporary cash assistance helps mothers reclaim their lives

A competitive governor’s race takes shape in Georgia

A competitive governor’s race takes shape in Georgia

Kamala Harris chooses possibility over predictability

Kamala Harris chooses possibility over predictability

With Harris out, a crowded field of Democrats vies for governor of California

With Harris out, a crowded field of Democrats vies for governor of California

Kamala Harris announces she will not run for California governor

Kamala Harris announces she will not run for California governor

In New York, Hochul’s reelection bid faces primary challenge and GOP pressure

In New York, Hochul’s reelection bid faces primary challenge and GOP pressure

Deb Haaland looks to make history again — this time as governor of New Mexico

Deb Haaland looks to make history again — this time as governor of New Mexico

Trump-endorsed Republicans set up high-stakes Arizona governor’s race

Trump-endorsed Republicans set up high-stakes Arizona governor’s race

‘We have to insert ourselves’: For Black women, seeds of wealth start with homeownership

‘We have to insert ourselves’: For Black women, seeds of wealth start with homeownership

What a DHS post says about White womanhood and the American empire today

What a DHS post says about White womanhood and the American empire today

He pushed book bans and religion in schools. Now he’s accused of screening explicit images at work.

He pushed book bans and religion in schools. Now he’s accused of screening explicit images at work.

Beyond the Macrons’ lawsuit: Why do people accuse powerful women of being men?

Beyond the Macrons’ lawsuit: Why do people accuse powerful women of being men?

Debbie Dingell tells her story — even when she doesn’t want to

Debbie Dingell tells her story — even when she doesn’t want to