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Carol Anderson sees a threat to Black Americans in the Second Amendment’s origins
The Emory professor talks about who gets to bear arms, and who gets perceived as a citizen
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Experts say disaster relief plans need to center women as hurricane season approaches
Natural disasters have a disproportionate effect on women's health and earnings. President Biden's preparation funds should be spent with that in mind, several groups said.
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A new record: 8 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are women
For the first time, 41 women — including two Black women — helm some of the country’s most powerful companies. Yet they only account for 8 percent of the Fortune 500 chief executives.
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How Naomi Osaka’s move resonates with young women in tennis
Coaches and players alike see the star’s prioritization of mental health as a chance for change.
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UNC board's handling of Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure could affect recruitment, equity
The board’s initial decision to give the award-winning journalist a five-year contract, not tenure, reflects a politicization of state university governance that can make it harder to bring on top faculty.
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U.S. Mint announces final 5 women as it finishes its quarters program in 2025
The Mint recently announced the five women whose quarters will circulate in 2025 – Ida B. Wells, Juliette Gordon Low, Dr. Vera Rubin, Stacey Park Millbern and Althea Gibson.
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Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to act on gender-neutral federal IDs
The administration promised to allow nonbinary and intersex people to get passports that reflect their gender identities. Rep. Ro Khanna told The 19th an executive order is a “good first step.”
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A year from the start of the women’s recession, 2 million women are still out of the workforce
About 165,000 women left the workforce in April as the economic recovery sputters. Unemployment rates continue to be higher for women of color.
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Why I deserve to be left alone for Mother’s Day, and you do too
If you also want to skip brunch and togetherness, you’re right. Research backs it up.
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Teen girls on their school baseball teams don't need a league of their own
Three high school students spoke with The 19th about their experiences playing baseball, gender equity in sports and anti-trans sports legislation.