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Trump’s Attorney General Pick Hints At Making National Abortion Restrictions A Priority

This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra of The 19th. Meet Shefali and read more of their reporting...

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The First Black Woman To Lead The CDC Will Face An Uphill Battle In Restoring Trust

This story was originally reported by Barbara Rodriguez of The 19th. Meet Barbara and read more of their reporting...

What Is Postpartum Psychosis?

This story was originally reported by Brooke Migdon of The 19th. Meet Brooke and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy....

By: The 19th · 3 weeks ago

Meet The Woman Behind The World’s First Environmental Justice Encyclopedia

This story was originally reported by Jenae Barnes, Climate Reporter of The 19th. Meet Jenae and read more of their reporting on gender, politics...

By: The 19th · 3 weeks ago

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At A Health Clinic Built ‘For Women,’ Patients Say Their Pregnancies Went Undetected

This story was reported in partnership with LA Public Press, an independent nonprofit newsroom advocating for a better Los Angeles. When Areli Ramos arrived for...

By: The 19th · 1 month ago

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Gen Z Women Are The Most Pessimistic About The American Dream

This story was originally reported by Terri Rupar of The 19th. Meet Terri and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy....

By: The 19th · 1 month ago

The Women Who Power America’s Offices Are Making Themselves AI-Proof

At the administrative assistants’ conference, everyone wants to talk about AI. Among the workers who are most likely to have a hard time finding...

By: The 19th · 2 months ago

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The Word ‘Black’ Has Disappeared From A Set Of Bills Aimed At Addressing Black Maternal Health

The word “Black” has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as...

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Book Bans And Culture Wars Came For Libraries. They’re Still Standing Strong.

Sarah DeMaria still remembers how close she came to resigning from her role as a school librarian. It was the summer of 2023, and...

By: The 19th · 4 months ago

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Americans Are Losing HIV Care And The Real Housewives Want You To Know About It

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of low-income Americans with HIV are losing access to vital medications, as states grapple with a lack of federal dollars to...

By: The 19th · 5 months ago

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‘He Gave Me My Wings’: Jesse Jackson Opened Doors For Black Women In Politics

Leah Daughtry was 6 years old when she first met the Rev. Jesse Jackson at a boycott of a local grocery store that refused...

By: The 19th · 6 months ago

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After Years Of Waiting, She Wanted To Start Gender-Affirming Care. Politics Interfered.

Star Gates, a nonbinary transfeminine person in Ohio, realized something important a few months ago: She didn’t want to waste time pretending to be...

By: The 19th · 6 months ago

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It Just Got Harder For LGBTQ+ People To Address Harassment At Work

A transgender worker is repeatedly and intentionally misgendered by their coworker. A workplace bars an employee from using facilities that match their gender identity....

By: The 19th · 7 months ago

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Black Women’s Unemployment Is Rising. Economists Say It’s A Warning Sign.

New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates...

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‘We Are Not Believed’: For Black Women, The ‘Diddy’ Verdict Is A Reminder Of Justice Denied

Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful...

Family

They Missed Votes After Giving Birth. Now They’re Pushing To Change Congress’ Rules.

Two women lawmakers appear to have gotten enough support from fellow House members to force a vote on a resolution to make it easier...

By: The 19th · 1 year ago

Business

What It Looks Like To Advocate For Black Businesses — Even As Anti-DEI Efforts Ramp Up

On the first day of Black History Month, dozens of Black businesses joined together for the 15th Street Block Party in the backlot of...

By: The 19th · 1 year ago

Health & Wellness

For Families With Sick Kids, Rise Of Vaccine Hesitancy Could Be Life-Threatening

Colleen Thomas’ son was born missing a part of his immune system. The Indiana mother didn’t know that immediately, but there were signs. The...

By: The 19th · 1 year ago

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Federal Office On Violence Against Women Removes Funding Opportunities From Website

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has removed from its website all information on current funding opportunities and directs visitors...

By: The 19th · 2 years ago

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