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These women thought a class-action discrimination lawsuit would help. It didn't.
Workers at a Norfolk shipyard sued over harassment and gender discrimination. The case was settled, but promotions are still hard to come by.
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More Americans now know transgender people, but most still don’t seem to understand them
The number of people who know a transgender person has jumped dramatically in the past five years. But the number of people who believe gender is determined by sex assigned at birth has barely budged.
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Who we’re watching at the Tokyo Olympics
Staffers of The 19th talk about who they’re rooting for and the history-making moments we could see this Olympics.
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Who are you cheering for this Olympics?
What was there to celebrate about a flawed event run by such a flawed organization? Joy. Tenacity. Quinn, Allyson Felix and Simone Biles.
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'My biggest struggle has always been with the media': Trans athletes expect an extra Olympic hurdle
How the world perceives transgender athletes will depend on how news outlets portray them.
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How have sexual assault protocols evolved at the Olympics? Good question
The International Olympic Committee has offered few specifics in how it would handle a reported attack — or prevent a future one.
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Will the Olympics ever truly welcome nonbinary athletes?
Many advocates say it’s the binary that holds athletes of all gender minorities back, but few have solutions as sports grapple with increasing diversity.
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Women voters put economy as top priority
New research shared with The 19th offers a glimpse into the priorities for women voters in four critical battleground states ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
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Skirts. Bikini bottoms. Leotards. Ahead of Olympics, athletes call out sexist uniform practices.
Women athletes continue to face scrutiny for their looks, from their hairstyles to the cut of their uniforms.
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Democratic lawmakers revive plans to protect women’s retirement
“It is so critical we take action now to address how this pandemic and other challenges are undermining women’s financial futures,” said Sen. Patty Murray, co-sponsor of a bill being reintroduced this week.