Archive
May 2022
Archive
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Climate change is forcing care workers to act as first responders
A new pilot program in California aims to provide the training and resources they need to take care of their clients and themselves. But advocates say increased responsibility should equal more pay.
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This teacher's union president has one question for Congress: ‘What are you going to do?’
Ten years after Sandy Hook, a mass shooting at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school killed 21 people — and teachers continue to fight for gun restrictions.
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What primaries in Pennsylvania and Georgia have told us about democracy so far
Analysis: Primaries have been tests of the Big Lie and the power of Trump’s endorsement — but tests still lie ahead for the strength of democracy and the full effects of new laws around voting.
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The 19th Explains: How would overturning Roe v. Wade affect IVF?
Different state definitions of personhood, designed with abortion in mind, may have legal ramifications for fertility treatment and embryos
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Vast majority of Americans don’t want Supreme Court decisions on marriage, contraception overturned, new poll shows
With Roe v. Wade poised to be overturned, Momentive and The 19th asked about the decision in that case, plus Loving v. Virginia, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Griswold v. Connecticut.
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Oklahoma becomes first state to end almost all abortion access
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law Wednesday that would outlaw almost all abortions immediately.
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‘We know we let you down’: Baby formula manufacturers testify before Congress
Leaders from the country’s top formula manufacturers detailed their responses to the shortage crisis and assured families that formula would be back on shelves in the coming weeks.
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After Uvalde school shooting, Texas attorney general suggests arming teachers. Educators disagree.
A long-running proposal has little appeal to many teachers, who are already exhausted from a year of COVID-19, overwork and curriculum battles.
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Exclusive: Four new states will extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months
About 126,000 families may benefit from this expansion, which health officials hope will reduce the number of pregnancy-related deaths.
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What abortion looks like in every state — right now
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. This dashboard provides updates on the current status of abortion rights in each state.