Errin Haines

Now is the time for women to take our rightful place as equal framers of the direction of the United States.

To be a first is to be a pioneer; to come up short is to be a pariah.

Donald Trump has won a second term in office. In this episode of The Amendment, Leah Litman, a University of Michigan Law Professor and co-host of the legal podcast Strict Scrutiny, joins Errin to break down election night. They respond to preliminary exit poll data, split ticket voting on abortion access, and the impact of another Trump presidency on America’s judicial system.

In this final episode of The Amendment, host Errin Haines reflects on the recent presidential election and its implications for gender, race, and democracy. She talks with historian Martha S. Jones about the stark racial divides in voting patterns and the importance of coalition building in the fight for equality in the face of setbacks.

Donald Trump is known for abandoning political and societal norms and expectations, but his wife is also often choosing to be unburdened by what has been the traditional role of the first lady.

They want to be valued not just for their output, but for their input, and have fought to claim their seat at the table.

Originally published by The 19th The Democratic Party has been wringing its hands and debating a course for its future. It also needs a new leader. Current Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison isn’t seeking another term, and the party is preparing to select his replacement. In the month since Democrats lost the 2024 election, […]

Her role presiding over the certification of the results of the 2024 election is symbolic — and consequential.

For only the third time in history, the King holiday will coincide with Inauguration Day.

Shalanda Young, outgoing director of Biden's Office of Management and Budget, spoke to The 19th about her historic tenure, her approach to leadership — and her concerns about what lies ahead.