The 19th
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Left: Mainstream liberal perspectives focusing on social equality and regulation.
Nonprofit newsroom focused on gender, politics and policy. Mantle v1 rating based on story selection, framing and sourcing in recent news coverage, cross-checked against independent public ratings. Under review; see the methodology page.
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Rated LeftSep 27, 2026
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Recent coverage
Amy Acton survived childhood abuse. Her Republican opponent is using it to attack her.
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What we know about the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s house
Part of: Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe
Arizona House candidate said she was raped while fixing campaign signs
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As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’
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What Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak could mean for pregnancy care across America
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The Cornell case is exposing a legal gap around intoxication and sexual assault
Part of: Cornell Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of 2024 Gang Rape Allegations
Rep. LaMonica McIver gives birth to second child
Part of: Rep. LaMonica McIver announces birth of second child amid federal case
Christa Pike was set to be Tennessee’s first woman executed in 200 years. She survived.
Part of: Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survives botched lethal injection, remains critically ill
Nearly half of Americans favor candidates who support trans sports bans
Part of: Some Democratic candidates shift rhetoric on transgender sports policy ahead of midterms
The Cornell rape allegations and lawsuit, explained
Part of: Cornell rape case developments: DA transcript dispute and NY AG opens civil review
‘Back stabber’: Trump lashes out at Latina congresswoman who criticized his immigration crackdown
Part of: Trump Turns on Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Over Immigration Criticism
Conservative moms are fed up over Texas schools. For Gina Hinojosa, it’s an opening.
Part of: Texas Governor's Race Emerges as Unexpectedly Competitive Ahead of 2026 Midterms