In his first general election ad, Republican Ken Paxton accused his opponent, Democratic state Sen. James Talarico, of not having enough testosterone.
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‘Intersectionality’ Scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw Thinks It’s Time for Everyone to Talk Back
In a new memoir, the legal expert shares how her experiences as a Black woman gave rise to frameworks the far-right has tried to weaponize.
In a new memoir, the legal expert shares how her experiences as a Black woman gave rise to frameworks the far-right has tried to weaponize.
Bipartisan Letter Calls on State Attorneys General to Hold ‘Nudify’ Apps Accountable
Over 50 feminist and digital rights groups asked that state prosecutors take legal action to block nudification tools on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Over 50 feminist and digital rights groups asked that state prosecutors take legal action to block nudification tools on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Abortion Bans Are Restricting Miscarriage Care, New Study Finds
The research is the first national analysis to quantify how abortion restrictions affect people losing their pregnancies.
The research is the first national analysis to quantify how abortion restrictions affect people losing their pregnancies.
Feeling Invisible, Many Disabled Caregivers Also Need Support
Over a third of family caregivers in the U.S. have disabilities — and are more likely to be caregivers than people without disabilities.
Over a third of family caregivers in the U.S. have disabilities — and are more likely to be caregivers than people without disabilities.
How a Legal Challenge Over Gender Dysphoria Became a Fight for Disability Rights
Republican AGs continue quietly pushing for a rollback of civil rights in Section 504 disability case.
Republican AGs continue quietly pushing for a rollback of civil rights in Section 504 disability case.
Why Schools Are Opening Parking Lots for Homeless Students and Families
As family homelessness hits record highs, a short-term solution offers autonomy, dignity and safety during the search for more permanent housing.
As family homelessness hits record highs, a short-term solution offers autonomy, dignity and safety during the search for more permanent housing.
Peptides Do a Lot. Do You Need Them?
Peptides — whether insulin or GLP-1's or copper peptides — amplify the work your body is already doing. But they aren't the solution to everything.
Peptides — whether insulin or GLP-1’s or copper peptides — amplify the work your body is already doing. But they aren’t the solution to everything.
Minnesota Passes the Nation’s First Ban on ‘Nudification’ Apps
The apps are one of the major ways nonconsensual AI deepfakes can be made without any technical expertise — including by kids.
The apps are one of the major ways nonconsensual AI deepfakes can be made without any technical expertise — including by kids.
There’s a Name for Secretly Removing a Condom During Sex Without Consent: Stealthing
Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.
Nonconsensual condom removal and other forms of reproductive coercion can have grave consequences, but few states offer recourse for survivors.
Employers Trust Them in Their Homes. But Can Immigrant Nannies and Cleaners Trust Their Employers?
Domestic workers — many of them lacking permanent legal status — live in fear of their employers, who they say are now more likely to use their immigration status to exploit them.
Domestic workers — many of them lacking permanent legal status — live in fear of their employers, who they say are now more likely to use their immigration status to exploit them.
Sexual Misconduct by Lawmakers Is Widespread — But Often Goes Unreported
New data from the nonprofit National Women’s Defense League, shared first with The 19th, comes on the heels of the resignations of two members of Congress.
New data from the nonprofit National Women’s Defense League, shared first with The 19th, comes on the heels of the resignations of two members of Congress.
Politics Is Shaken by a New Wave of #Metoo Reckonings
The accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell — and his swift resignation after they became public — are driving a renewed focus on sexual misconduct and abuse in Washington.
The accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell — and his swift resignation after they became public — are driving a renewed focus on sexual misconduct and abuse in Washington.
Should I Try Cold Plunging?
Here’s what to know about the potential impact on the body — especially during perimenopause and menopause.
Here’s what to know about the potential impact on the body — especially during perimenopause and menopause.
Do I Need a Vibration Plate?
On social media, people are insisting that they're shaking their metabolisms back into shape. Here's what to know.
On social media, people are insisting that they’re shaking their metabolisms back into shape. Here’s what to know.
As Parents Seek Out ‘Vaccine Friendly’ Clinics, Pediatricians Worry About Eroding Trust
Most pediatricians support childhood vaccinations. Here’s why they’re seeing unvaccinated kids anyway.
Most pediatricians support childhood vaccinations. Here’s why they’re seeing unvaccinated kids anyway.