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'The trauma keeps coming': How Black girls grapple with witnessing police violence
Experts have noticed an increase in the severity of mental health conditions among Black girls who witness police violence — like the one who witnessed George Floyd's murder.
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There are only 8 women governors. Here's how two plan to fix that.
Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Kate Brown of Oregon are raising money to elect more Democratic women governors. Research shows it’s one of the most underrepresented areas of government for women.
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The White House teams up with dating apps to promote COVID-19 vaccines
Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid and others are offering incentives to encourage users to get vaccinated.
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Indigenous women and LGBTQ+ people led Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Five years later, they reflect on Standing Rock
For many advocates, it was the first time they watched a movement that was led largely by women and queer folks around a unifying cause that was not based on gender.
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U.S. Mint announces final 5 women as it finishes its quarters program in 2025
The Mint recently announced the five women whose quarters will circulate in 2025 – Ida B. Wells, Juliette Gordon Low, Dr. Vera Rubin, Stacey Park Millbern and Althea Gibson.
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UNC won’t offer tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones after wave of conservative criticism
Despite approval from faculty and the tenure committee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist will be the first Knight Chair professor at the university to be denied tenure by the board of trustees.
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Sisters in Congress: Katherine Clark and Grace Meng talk about their bond and the importance of allyship
The representatives talk about elevating the voices of the least powerful and how women and mothers can rise in the political world.
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Study: 42 percent of LGBTQ+ youth report suicidal thoughts during the pandemic
The past year has presented unprecedented challenges for LGBTQ+ people, queer youth in particular, advocates say.
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House passes hate crimes bill after year of increased violence against Asian Americans
The legislation, which was introduced in March, passed in the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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Only some parents can use campaign funds for child care when running for office. Here's why.
A new report highlights the financial barriers to parents of young children running for state and local office.