Archive
May 2024
Archive
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The friendships forged in a governors group chat
Democratic women governors brag on their states — and one another. They talk to The 19th about learning from one another about policy, what it takes to lead and what they see as “women’s issues.”
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The Amendment: Octavia Butler’s Vision of 2024 with Dr. Ayana Jamieson
In this episode of The Amendment, Octavia Butler scholar Dr. Ayana Jamieson joins the show to help Errin answer questions surrounding Butler's novel "Parable of the Sower."
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Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic primary in crucial Maryland Senate race
The winner of the pricey, hard-fought primary could become the fourth Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. First she’ll have to defeat a popular former governor.
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Survivors of domestic and sexual violence can break their leases early in some states
Housing is among the biggest challenges for people leaving abusive relationships.
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Her speech using a voice app made history in Congress — and sparked a larger disability conversation
Some people with disabilities hailed Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s use of text-to-speech technology, but say there is work to be done to advance representation for those who communicate differently.
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Enforcement of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban delayed until late September
The Arizona Supreme Court granted a request from Attorney General Kris Mayes to pause its ruling for 90 days.
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Microchip companies need federal grant money. They're rolling out child care to get it.
To draw women into the semiconductor and construction industries, the CHIPS Act requires companies to provide child care. But will it boost the supply of care, or exacerbate an existing crisis?
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In South Florida, a Democrat’s pitch links abortion, immigration and freedom
In the uphill fight for Rick Scott's Senate seat, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is urging voters to see the state's abortion ban as a threat to the liberties their families sought in the United States.
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Medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion restrictions
Uncertainty has bled into the world of medical education, forcing some new doctors to factor state abortion laws into their decisions about where to begin their careers.
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