‘I’m running for my life. I cannot talk to you right now’: 23 women in Congress recall the Capitol riot
As the events of the deadly riot are examined in the impeachment trial, here is what almost two dozen lawmakers told The 19th about January 6, in their own words.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs studied violent extremism overseas. It found her at the Capitol.
‘We can’t ignore the role that racism and white supremacy plays,’ she said in a discussion about stopping its spread.
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HUD bars anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in housing, rentals
It’s the first agency to implement Biden’s sweeping executive order on sexual orientation and gender identity, but it won’t be the last, officials said.
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OMB nominee Tanden apologizes for tweets, talks about combating inequality
Senators on two committees asked the Biden nominee about past criticism of lawmakers of both parties.
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Biden’s executive actions tackle racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and more
The 19th reports on some of Biden’s early actions that have implications for women, people of color and LGBTQ+ Americans.
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As tribal nations in Montana are threatened by COVID, women health leaders have stepped up
Women are leading efforts to help Montana’s Indigenous people and empower the women-majority health care force.
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A CDC report signals the agency will resume work on LGBTQ+ health, advocates say
The data itself is not new, and advocates are urging the Biden administration to step up efforts to reach queer Americans.
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Trump’s second impeachment trial is starting. What will Collins and Murkowski do?
His acquittal is all but certain, but Republican support could indicate whether the former president’s sway is waning.
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‘We all know somebody’: Rep. Lauren Underwood on the fight to stop pregnancy-related deaths
Underwood spoke with The 19th about her efforts to undo a crisis that disproportionately harms Black people.
Rosemarie Reilly knew her ex might hurt her. But when she sought a restraining order, a judge allowed him to keep his guns.
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A new report says 40 percent of Trump’s judicial appointments are anti-LGBTQ+. Nearly a third of the country’s circuit court judges, all lifetime appointments, are Trump selections.
Most nursing homes say they won’t be able to stay open another year due to pandemic costs
Increased staffing, personal protective equipment and testing contributed to the mounting financial crisis that could jeopardize the care of thousands of older Americans, many of whom are women.
Biden reverses a Trump abortion policy and reopens ACA insurance marketplaces
Two executive orders signed Thursday will heavily impact women and LGBTQ+ people’s access to health care and reproductive health services.
State legislatures in 2021: What to expect on trans rights, abortion rights, voting rights and more
Republicans expanded their statehouse majorities in the 2020 election. We’re looking at major issues they’re considering now.
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