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The clean energy transition will create a lot of jobs — for men
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Kamala Harris made history — so her husband did, too
Doug Emhoff is the nation’s first second gentleman. As he’s settled into the role, he’s trying to model what it means to be a man who supports gender equity.
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Indiana becomes first state to pass abortion ban after Roe v. Wade reversal
The legislation was signed by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb shortly after it passed the Senate. It will go into effect September 15.
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The midterms, a milestone and the myth of the monolith: How 2022 could build on women’s representation
Analysis | In a month when we mark anniversaries of the 19th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act, we examine what progress means for women and our democracy.
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After slow response, Biden administration ramps up abortion access protections
The administration sued Idaho and signed an executive order related to interstate travel. The 19th asked experts what more could be done.
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‘Our freedoms are under attack’: Women express hopelessness about the state of the country
The 19th was granted exclusive access to listen in on discussions with a group of women who identify as Democrats or soft partisans. These were their concerns.
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‘I see myself in her’: Brittney Griner’s Russia trial resonates with queer Black women and nonbinary people
The WNBA star is one of the most famous, and most visible, Black lesbians in the world. Queer Black women and nonbinary people say her verdict is personal.
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Could the NFL actually start taking sexual violence accusations more seriously?
The NFL appealed Deshaun Watson’s suspension, opening the door for the league to take a long-awaited stance on sexual violence.
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. This dashboard provides updates on the current status of abortion rights in each state.
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Kansas voters reject effort to eliminate state abortion protections
In the first abortion-related vote since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kansans opted to protect abortion access. The state has been a major destination for people seeking abortions.
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