Archive
December 2023
Archive
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Education doesn’t solve the pay gap. Experts say they’re not surprised.
The gap exists across industries but is bigger in higher-paying fields, leading to more calls for policies that aid women in the workforce.
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As maternal care in Wyoming dwindles, tribal clinics are building up resources for support
Obstetric services have shrunk elsewhere in Wyoming's Fremont County. Tribal patients have greater options. -
What The 19th loved in 2023
The hobbies, TV shows, food, people and more than brought our staff joy in 2023.
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A year of inspiration and motivation: Historic firsts for women of color in politics
Experts point to signs of a shift in politics this year, crediting increased representation for the spurt of women of color winning mayoral elections.
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The year in stories: Why we write — and the stories that drove us in 2023
The 19th’s reporters recap 2023 and discuss their most meaningful and most impactful stories of the year — including the ones that still make them cry.
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How $37 billion in federal funding is being used to improve at-home caregiving
Shared first by Vice President Kamala Harris, new data on American Rescue Plan funding for home and community-based service highlights successes and underscores the need for more.
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Student loan repayments put a damper on holiday spending — especially for Gen Z and millennials
Borrowers who were already struggling to make ends meet before the pandemic payment pause ended in October are now holiday shopping on an ultra-tight budget.
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Can this Miami Latina prove that Florida isn’t out of reach for Democrats?
Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is challenging Republican Sen. Rick Scott in 2024 and hoping to stem Republicans’ inroads with Latinx voters in the Sunshine State.
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Did the pope just bless LGBTQ+ couples? Not really.
Here’s what the Vatican just declared about when and how to bless same-sex couples.