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Charity Lawson led ‘The Bachelorette’ her way — changing the franchise's narrative on race in the process
Fans of the long-running franchise credit Bachelorette Charity Lawson, only the fourth woman of color to be franchise lead, for the season’s success.
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States are banning LGBTQ+ subjects in schools. Most students say they were never taught about them anyway.
A new survey shows most teenagers learned about queer history outside the classroom — through their friends, the internet and fiction.
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'I’m not even wearing clothes that fit me': Women in construction must often wear protective gear designed for men
Too-big helmets, gloves, safety harnesses and vests are a perennial issue for women at job sites, creating safety concerns and barriers to their work in the industry.
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Why DeSantis’ war on ‘woke’ isn’t winning in the GOP primary
Analysis | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has centered his White House bid around fighting “woke ideology.” For many GOP primary voters, his crusade may be either too vague, or seem anti-LGBTQ+ or too racist.
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Federal judges uphold abortion pill restrictions, pending Supreme Court approval
If it took effect, the decision could bar mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions, from being provided over telemedicine, limiting clinics’ capacity.
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Decades after state institutions shut down, their history could shape the country’s approach to prisons
Decarceration efforts led to the closure of psychiatric hospitals and large facilities that warehoused people with disabilities. Activists against mass incarceration can learn from the past.
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How ‘Meghann Thee Reporter’ became the go-to source for information on the Tory Lanez trial
Independent journalist Meghann Cuniff spoke with The 19th about how she navigated misinformation, misogyny and harassment, and how she hopes the story ends for Megan Thee Stallion.
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After hottest summer on record, heat-related illnesses are now being tracked nationwide
In a new effort from the Biden administration, the HeatTracker dashboard will allow public officials, medical professionals and families to better understand risk from extreme heat and respond accordingly.
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Meet the woman who disrupted DeSantis’ Iowa State Fair visit
Tired of “playing nice,” Heather Ryan founded Bitches Get Stuff Done after Roe was overturned. She interrupted Ron DeSantis as he campaigned in Iowa over the weekend, and she wants to train more women to do the same.
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VA insurance won't cover IVF for LGBTQ+ and unmarried veterans
A lawsuit filed in federal court would push the agency to cover the treatment — the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology — for people who are single, or who are in LGBTQ+ relationships.