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newsroom.Our Mission Our Team Latest Stories Search Upcoming Events Contact Us Newsletter Donate Work With Us Fellowships Collections Topics From the Collection The Amendment The Amendment: Errin Haines and Grace Panetta on abortion access in Ohio Errin Haines , Grace Panetta · January 23 Boston police recommit to solving murder of Rita Hester, whose death inspired Transgender Day of Remembrance Kate Sosin , Tori Bedford, WGBH · December 4 Suicide rates for women increased 4 percent in 2022, according to latest CDC data Mariel Padilla · December 1 From the Collection On The Rise First Native Hawaiian woman confirmed as federal judge Candice Norwood · November 30 A train derailment spilled toxic chemicals in her Ohio town. Now she’s running for mayor. Jessica Kutz · November 6 This Delaware candidate could be the first transgender member of Congress Orion Rummler · June 26 From the Collection The 19th News Network When foster care kids are sex trafficked, some states fail to figure it out Nada Hassanein, Stateline · November 28 Texas school officials put trans student at center of real-life drama over ’Oklahoma!’ production Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune · November 14 From the Collection Changing Child Care We asked every member of Congress about child care policy. Only 5 Republicans answered. Chabeli Carrazana · November 9 The full PUMP Act is now in effect. Here’s what it does for lactating parents. Chabeli Carrazana · April 28 1 in 4 parents report being fired for work interruptions due to child care breakdowns Chabeli Carrazana · February 2 From the Collection The 19th Explains The 19th Explains: How guns and domestic violence intersect in a Supreme Court case Jennifer Gerson · November 1 The 19th Explains: What to know about Ohio Issue 1 Grace Panetta · October 16 The 19th Explains: The groundwork for a Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care is being laid now Orion Rummler · October 12 From the Collection Voting Rights Voting organizers are breathing ‘a deep sigh of relief’ over Supreme Court rulings on elections — for now Barbara Rodriguez · July 6 Ranked-choice voting is gaining momentum. So are efforts to stop it. Barbara Rodriguez · April 24 Connecticut voters approved early voting. Here’s how their new secretary of state wants to make it happen. Barbara Rodriguez · February 13 From the Collection The Impact of Aging From ballroom dancing to bloodshed, the older AAPI community grapples with gun control Nadra Nittle , Mariel Padilla · January 27 ’I’m planning on working until the day I die’: Older women voters are worried about the future Mariel Padilla · June 3 Climate change is forcing care workers to act as first responders Jessica Kutz · May 31 From the Collection Next-Gen GOP Mayra Flores’ victory set a record for women in Congress. It also reflects the growing visibility of Republican Latinas Candice Norwood · June 21 A banner year for Republican women Amanda Becker · November 11 Republican women could double representation in the U.S. House Amanda Becker · November 4 From the Collection The Electability Myth Mayra Flores’ victory set a record for women in Congress. It also reflects the growing visibility of Republican Latinas Candice Norwood · June 21 Stepping in after tragedy: How political wives became widow lawmakers Mariel Padilla · May 24 Do term limits help women candidates? New York could be a new testing ground Barbara Rodriguez · January 11 From the Collection Pandemic Within a Pandemic Some LGBTQ+ people worry that the COVID-19 vaccine will affect HIV medication. It won’t. Orion Rummler · November 23 Why are more men dying from COVID? It’s a complicated story of nature vs. nurture, researchers say Mariel Padilla · September 22 Few incarcerated women were released during COVID. The ones who remain have struggled. Candice Norwood · August 17 From the Collection Portraits of a Pandemic For family caregivers, COVID is a mental health crisis in the making Shefali Luthra · October 8 A new database tracks COVID-19’s effects on sex and gender Shefali Luthra · September 15 Pregnant in a pandemic: The ’perfect storm for a crisis’ Shefali Luthra · August 25 From the Collection The State of Our Nation View all collections Explore by Topic 19th Polling Abortion Business & Economy Caregiving Coronavirus Education Election 2020 Election 2022 Election 2024 Environment & Climate Health Immigration Inside The 19th Justice LGBTQ+ Military Podcast Politics Press Release Race Sports Technology View All Topics Search Open Menu Donate Home Our Mission Our Team Latest Stories Search Upcoming Events Contact Us Newsletter Donate Work With Us Fellowships We’re an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy. Read our story . 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Kate Sosin , Tori Bedford, WGBH · December 4 Headlines Suicide rates for women increased 4 percent in 2022, according to latest CDC data Mariel Padilla · December 1 Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman Supreme Court justice, dies at 93 Candice Norwood , Terri Rupar · December 1 TEST Black women face disproportionate risks from largely unregulated toxic substances in beauty and personal care products Victoria St. Martin, Inside Climate News · December 1 The 19th thanks our sponsors. Become one . More from The 19th The 19th Explains: What’s next for New York’s Adult Survivors Act on sexual assault How a New York law created a look-back window for sexual violence cases — and might do so again in the future. Candice Norwood , Jennifer Gerson · December 1 Gabrielle Giffords reflects on gun legislation changes in the 30 years since the Brady Bill The former congresswoman spoke with The 19th about the gun lobby’s growth — and the inroads gun safety groups have made in recent years. Jennifer Gerson · November 30 First Native Hawaiian woman confirmed as federal judge Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park’s confirmation marks a historic step forward in representation for Indigenous people and continues Democrats’ efforts to expand the number of women in federal judge positions. Candice Norwood · November 30 Election 2024 and what the fight for LGBTQ+ rights looks like now Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson discusses her approach to leadership and embracing concepts of disruption” ahead of an existential election year. Errin Haines · November 30 Child care programs see closures, resignations and tuition hikes after federal funding expires In West Virginia, providers and parents are feeling the impact on the other side of the child care cliff.” Emily Tate Sullivan, EdSurge · November 30 For families in the South struggling to find gender-affirming care, small grants make a huge difference Families of transgender youth are at a point of desperation” to find health care, turning to LGBTQ+ groups for financial assistance and help navigating a confusing legal landscape. Orion Rummler · November 29 Solutions to the pay gap for Native American women could be found in their tribes Much remains unknown about one of the widest pay gaps among women, but the little data available could uncover how to close it. Chabeli Carrazana · November 29 What the fight to expand access to the ballot for Native...