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South Carolina's GOP ‘sister senators’ say farewell after reelection bid losses
Five bipartisan women in the state Senate blocked a near-total abortion ban. Only one of the five will return to the chamber next year.
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Nursing parents still have no place to pump at work. Now they're suing.
A wave of lawsuits — including against major companies — is coming after the PUMP Act gave employees the right to sue over a lack of workplace accommodations.
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'A missed opportunity': Groups critical to Biden’s success say they’re shaking off bad debate
Reproductive rights groups were disappointed by Biden’s answers on abortion in Thursday night’s debate, but neither they nor voters at his Friday rally said they wanted to abandon him.
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In Texas, parents’ rights don’t extend to gender-affirming care, state Supreme Court says
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that parents only have the right to seek medical treatments for their children “that are legally available."
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If you’re not an old White man running for president, the debate wasn’t for you
Concerns about the cost of living, child care and access to reproductive care were not addressed in Thursday night’s presidential debate.
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Ruling on homelessness raises the risks for domestic violence survivors, experts say
57 percent of unhoused women report domestic violence as their immediate cause of homelessness. The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold an Oregon law could further limit their options.
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Swing and a miss: Trump and Biden spent more time talking about golf than child care
A key issue for many parents made the first presidential debate of the cycle — but Biden barely addressed it, and Trump not at all.
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Abortion misinformation — and confusion — take center stage at presidential debate
In a 90-minute CNN debate, former President Donald Trump gave voters misinformation about abortions. President Joe Biden offered confusion.
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Arizona doctors have final deciding power for emergency abortions, attorney general says
Doctors can’t be prosecuted for providing emergency abortions if they act in "good faith," state Attorney General Kris Mayes said Thursday.
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How the ‘Everywhere is Queer’ app is helping LGBTQ+ people find queer-owned businesses
Founder Charlie Sprinkman spoke with The 19th about their idea to launch a digital map and directory of over 13,000 resources, from bookstores to salons and therapists.