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What else is in the COVID relief package? The first major ACA expansion.
Defenders argue new additions to the health law, which expanded health care access for key groups, could once again benefit women and LGBTQ+ people.
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On Asian American and Pacific Islander Women’s Equal Pay Day, the numbers only tell part of real story
Incomplete data on Asian and Pacific Islander women has failed to capture the nuance of the economic disparities within that community. The Biden administration may change that.
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A year in, the pandemic continues to disproportionately harm women and LGBTQ+ people
Data analyzed for The 19th by Ipsos Public Affairs showed stark economic and mental health disparities.
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Racial equity in vaccination is ‘mission critical,’ experts say. Mass sites are trying to help.
If the national vaccination campaign does not prioritize racial equity, experts worry, "we will not be able to stop this pandemic."
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The 19th is a finalist for the Equality Can’t Wait challenge
The challenge will award a combined $40 million to a select few organizations working to expand gender equity in the United States.
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Biden administration to review Trump-era policies on campus sexual assault
Executive orders will address sexual violence in educational settings and establish a Gender Policy Council.
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Federal judge dismisses legal effort to recognize Equal Rights Amendment
The Virginia attorney general is considering “any and all options moving forward, including an appeal”; U.S. House is expected to take up a related resolution this month.
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Georgia is the epicenter of the fight over how Americans can vote
Legislators have filed dozens of bills that aim to change how people vote, and voting rights groups are pushing back.
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Black women continue to face high unemployment as labor market sees modest gains
The unemployment rate for Black women in February was 8.9 percent, and for Latinas it was 8.5 percent. For White women, it was 5.2 percent.
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Idaho rejects $6 million in child care funding, sparking protests from women
One representative criticized “any bill that makes it easier or more convenient for mothers to come out of the home,” a comment he later apologized for.