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A Conspiracy Theorist Is Officially Running Our Health Department
RFK Jr. was confirmed today.
By Shefali Luthra, The 19th* and Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th
"Resist, Obstruct, Protect Our People": Maxwell Frost Has a Plan for Taking on Trump
"Why is a single Democrat voting to confirm any of these Trump Cabinet nominees?"
By Lex McMenamin
Elizabeth Warren Says She Plans to Challenge Elon Musk Directly
“The number one thing people can do right now is speak out.”
By Allegra Kirkland
I’m a Millennial Congresswoman. This Is How Democrats Lost Touch With Young Voters.
Rep. Sara Jacobs, one of the youngest members of Congress, says her party needs to act on issues like the housing crisis.
By Rep. Sara Jacobs
Internet “Child Safety” Laws Could Leave Homeschooled Kids in the Dark
“For many children, the internet is a source of safety.”
By Lauren Barton
Trump Is Trying to End Birthright Citizenship. What Would That Mean?
It was established in 1868 by the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th
The TikTok Ban Only Makes Zuck and Elon Happy — And Infuriates Young People
Politicians have blamed everything from pro-Palestine sentiment on the app to "data privacy," but users suspect it's all about the money.
By Lex McMenamin
How Trump Nominees could Make Project 2025 a Reality
If they succeed, they'll redefine rights, systems and cultural norms for all Americans.
By Amanda Becker
What to Know About Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Controversial Pick for AG
The Justice Department investigated Gaetz over sex trafficking accusations.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th, Shefali Luthra, The 19th*, Amanda Becker, and Orion Rummler, The 19th*
Republicans Won Unified Control of the Government. Here’s What That Means
Trump called the election results represented a “powerful mandate” for the party.
By Allegra Kirkland
What Trump’s Win Means to These 27 Members of Gen Z
“We’ve seen that this system will fail us no matter what.”
By Emmanuella Agyemang, Tori Gantz, Lizzie Ramirez, Toni Odejimi , Jane Houseal, Sarah Akaaboune, and Caroline Val
Donald Trump, Avowed Transphobe, Will Return to the White House
What you need to know about his extreme anti-LGBTQ+ agenda for a second term.
By Nico Lang
These 7 States Voted to Protect Abortion
Abortion protection was on the ballot in 10 states.
By Tori Gantz
Donald Trump’s Campaign of Fear Won
The Republican nominee was declared the winner early Wednesday morning.
By Allegra Kirkland
The U.S. Senate Will Have Two Black Women for the First Time
Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware won their races.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th
How a Trump Presidency Would Benefit the Billionaires
Trump oversaw $2 trillion in tax cuts, mostly to big corporations and high earners.
By Sarah Akaaboune
Why We Probably Won't Know the Results on Election Night
And why that’s nothing to worry about.
By Toni Odejimi
These Are the Top 10 Most Important Races of the 2024 Elections
Here's your cheat sheet.
By Rebecca Fishbein
GOP Senate Candidates Say Women Are ‘Indoctrinated’ and ‘Crazy’ on Issue of Abortion
Tim Sheehy in Montana and Bernie Moreno in Ohio have both criticized women for being “single-issue voters” on abortion.
By Amanda Becker