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Candice Norwood
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'Our movement moved mountains': How Cori Bush's protest led to a new eviction moratorium
The CDC's new moratorium doesn't cover the entire nation, but it offers relief for tenants and reduces the potential for COVID transmission in some communities.
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For Black parents, barriers to postpartum mental health care begin before the first call for help
Black people who need help during or after pregnancy face hurdles with cultural differences that affect diagnosis, a fear of overpolicing, and medical professionals who may not have the resources -- or interest.
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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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Trauma on top of trauma: why more women are dying in jails
Jails, especially small and rural facilities, struggle to provide adequate physical and mental health care for women, experts say.
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2 years later, legal protections for Black people's hair are still gaining momentum
Advocates of the CROWN Act reflect on its impact and the many remaining challenges on changing beauty standards.
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'There is rarely, if ever, justice': Advocates and survivors seethe after Cosby is freed
The decision to release one of the first men convicted in the #MeToo era angered sexual assault survivors and served as a warning lesson for prosecutors.
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WNBA leads professional sports world in COVID-19 vaccinations
League officials worked hard to communicate with players about health concerns and continue to implement distancing measures for fans, a move that sets them apart from several other professional sports leagues.
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Meet Ketanji Brown Jackson, a likely contender for the Supreme Court
Jackson was named by President Joe Biden to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, a position regarded as a stepping stone to some of the highest legal positions in the government.