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Iowa Democrat withdraws challenge to congressional election results
Rita Hart had asked Congress to review the results of a six-vote loss against Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The race was on the brink of becoming a flashpoint in the national debate over election integrity.
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The 19th Explains: How did the child tax credit change, and what comes next?
A historic expansion of the child tax credit to make it available to the poorest families is now law. But the change will be in place for just one year — for now — and it’s still unclear when families will begin to receive checks.
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Caregiving advocacy groups launch $20 million campaign on infrastructure bill
The #CareCantWait coalition is pushing for the inclusion of measures on Medicaid services, child care and paid leave in the legislation expected to be laid out by Biden on Wednesday.
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Why is it so hard to make laws to stop workplace harassment?
Advocates say case-by-case court rulings have further muddled the legal protections, but state legislative efforts have faced some resistance.
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Law enforcement officers keep arresting Black women elected officials
The imagery of Georgia Rep. Park Cannon being dragged away this week at the state Capitol follows several arrests in recent years involving elected Black women. Black women on the receiving end say it’s an effort to silence their growing political power.
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Ayanna Pressley wants girls of color to stop being punished disproportionately
Black girls are suspended six to seven times as often as White girls. Pressley’s legislation aims to disrupt the school-to-confinement pipeline.
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Pregnant workers have fought for years for accommodations at work. They may finally get them.
Democrats, Republicans and business groups are rallying around a bill to give pregnant workers better accommodations in the workplace. It’s likely to pass this year.
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Georgia troopers arrest Black woman lawmaker during protest of new voting law
Video that circulated on social media showed several state troopers at the Georgia Capitol escorting Rep. Park Cannon away.
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‘Immediate relief is really critical’: Isabella Guzman on her new role as head of the Small Business Administration
Guzman is leading a department that will shepherd an influx of federal cash to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. She says she wants to prioritize women and people of color.
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Kristi Noem’s veto of a trans sports bill in South Dakota shows the financial pitfalls of anti-LGBTQ+ bills
South Dakota’s governor cited potential “punitive action” from the NCAA as lawmakers worried about job losses if the bill passed.