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This policy could cut child poverty in half — if it reaches those who need it most
The historic expansion of the child tax credit this year could slash child poverty in half, but only if the poorest families can access it. Reaching them is a massive task the country has never taken on.
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How one of Washington’s top health officials plans to fight pregnancy-related deaths
The 19th spoke with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the first Black woman to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about her plans to address racial and gender-based health inequities.
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'I’m here by myself': Grappling with chronic pain in a pandemic
Seventy percent of people with chronic pain are women. In the pandemic, it has been increasingly hard for them to seek treatment.
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How Naomi Osaka’s move resonates with young women in tennis
Coaches and players alike see the star’s prioritization of mental health as a chance for change.
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Rep. Sharice Davids new children's book aims to reflect Native, LGBTQ+ kids
"Sharice’s Big Voice" is a joyful exploration of Davids’ experience growing up Native in Kansas and a love letter to the single mother who raised her.
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In Tulsa and beyond, Biden tasks Black women with fighting the legacy of inequity
Harris, Fudge and Rice are among the administration leaders tackling intractable and politically divisive priorities.
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Meet Seve Christian, who helped put California at the forefront of LGBTQ+ legislation
At just 25, Christian is helping Sen. Scott Wiener craft some of the most progressive LGBTQ+ legislation in the country.
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The 19th Explains: What six-week abortion bans really mean
Similar bans passed by other states have no legal standing, but an upcoming Supreme Court case could change that.
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Why bills to end spousal rape loopholes hit snags
Some state lawmakers have sought to make changes, but others have perpetuated rape myths in response to bills.
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UNC board's handling of Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure could affect recruitment, equity
The board’s initial decision to give the award-winning journalist a five-year contract, not tenure, reflects a politicization of state university governance that can make it harder to bring on top faculty.