Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Thursday called for a congressional hearing to amplify the voices of trafficking survivors abused by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and their associates, in a letter shared ...

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Outrage over the "good genes" ad comes in a time of heightened concerns about white supremacy and its historical ties to eugenics.

Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.

2026 races to watch: Familiar political leaders and new faces are vying to replace term-limited Mills in the solidly Democratic state.

Guaranteed income programs, even for just a few months, can provide the stability for formerly incarcerated parents to rebuild relationships with their children.

Georgia will hold a competitive governor’s election in 2026, one that will draw attention, though one of the most headline-grabbing members of Congress decided against jumping in. Several prominent ...

The Michigan congresswoman is again recounting her childhood experiences as funding to combat domestic violence is under threat.

What is the new child tax credit amount? For the 2025 tax filing year, the child tax credit will increase to $2,200. Eligible parents will see this amount in their tax returns next year. The credit ...

Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review of whose trauma is taken seriously.

As the Trump administration cuts programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people, this Ohio archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their own history.

Ten years after the Supreme Court’s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, what does life look like for LGBTQ+ families in America? On June 26, The 19th invites ...