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‘I wish more Americans could see’: How two women senators secured bipartisan support for a military sexual assault bill
The senators have a bipartisan measure to put independent prosecutors, not military commanders, in charge of serious crimes.
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'It cannot be this way': What is period poverty and how to solve it
The 19th spoke to advocates and experts leading the charge to make menstrual products more accessible and break stigmas.
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Gallup finds Americans oppose transgender sports participation, challenging past polling
The polls come as states across the nation weigh bills that would prevent transgender kids from playing on sports teams that align with their gender.
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ACLU sues Arkansas over ban on gender-affirming health care
The ACLU is taking the lead on legal action against legislation that prevents doctors from providing gender-affirming care to young clients.
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The keys to fixing child care are now in the hands of states. They may not be ready for the task
Biden’s American Rescue Plan allocated $39 billion for child care — a historic infusion. But states are relying on small staffs, old systems and a short timeline to get the money out equitably.
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'The trauma keeps coming': How Black girls grapple with witnessing police violence
Experts have noticed an increase in the severity of mental health conditions among Black girls who witness police violence — like the one who witnessed George Floyd's murder.
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There are only 8 women governors. Here's how two plan to fix that.
Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Kate Brown of Oregon are raising money to elect more Democratic women governors. Research shows it’s one of the most underrepresented areas of government for women.
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The White House teams up with dating apps to promote COVID-19 vaccines
Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid and others are offering incentives to encourage users to get vaccinated.
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Indigenous women and LGBTQ+ people led Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Five years later, they reflect on Standing Rock
For many advocates, it was the first time they watched a movement that was led largely by women and queer folks around a unifying cause that was not based on gender.
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U.S. Mint announces final 5 women as it finishes its quarters program in 2025
The Mint recently announced the five women whose quarters will circulate in 2025 – Ida B. Wells, Juliette Gordon Low, Dr. Vera Rubin, Stacey Park Millbern and Althea Gibson.