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Why DeSantis’ war on ‘woke’ isn’t winning in the GOP primary

By The 19th ● Features ● August 20, 2023

Analysis | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has centered his White House bid around fighting “woke ideology.” For many GOP primary voters, his crusade may be either too vague, or seem anti-LGBTQ+ or too racist.

House Republicans are adding dozens of anti-LGBTQ+ measures to must-pass bills

By The 19th ● Features ● August 9, 2023

Advocates are sounding the alarm about the high number of attacks against gender-affirming care, marriage protections and discrimination prevention.

The 19th Explains: The Supreme Court’s decision in the LGBTQ 303 Creative case

By The 19th ● Features ● July 5, 2023

At issue was whether a Colorado web designer had a First Amendment right to reject making wedding websites for queer couples. The court ruled that she does.

‘Show your true colors’: Two trans elders on what recreation and rest mean to them

By The 19th ● Features ● June 28, 2023

The 19th talked to four trans elders about our Pride coverage themes of resistance, resilience, recreation and rest. Here are the second two stories.

‘You’ve got to live your truth’: Two trans elders on what resistance and resilience mean to them

By The 19th ● Features ● June 28, 2023

The 19th talked to four trans elders about our Pride coverage themes of resistance, resilience, recreation and rest. Here are the first two stories.

The 19th’s fellows reflect on the meaning of freedom in honor of Juneteenth

By The 19th ● Features ● June 18, 2023

The federal holiday is a call to action, a source of pride and a reason for hope, our fellows write.

Overwhelming majority of straight Americans back LGBTQ rights, new GLAAD survey finds

By The 19th ● National ● June 1, 2023

An estimated 91 percent of respondents in the annual “Accelerating Acceptance” report said LGBTQ people should live free of discrimination.

Anti-trans laws are targeting autistic youth and those with mental health conditions

By The 19th ● Features ● May 31, 2023

States are suggesting doctors withhold gender-affirming care from autistic youth or to ensure symptoms of depression and ADHD are “resolved.”

The Chicks were silenced over politics. 20 years later, those lessons shaped country music’s new generation.

By The 19th ● Features ● March 12, 2023

It began with 11 words: “We’re ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas.”

Why accurate data on abortions matters — and why it’s so hard to collect

By The 19th ● Features ● March 7, 2023

Gathering abortion statistics has always been difficult. Experts say the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision can make the process harder, with broader implications for public health information.

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