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‘I’m not going to be the last’: Hayley Arceneaux on what it means to be the youngest American woman in space
Hayley Arceneaux, a 29-year-old physician assistant, was the first person selected to go on the first all-civilian spaceflight mission later this year.
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White House withdraws nomination of Neera Tanden to lead OMB
Biden said in a statement that he accepted Tanden's request to pull her nomination amid Senate opposition.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ orgs are drafting anti-trans bills for policymakers with an online form
A new coalition of national anti-LGBTQ+ organizations has launched a website that promises to deliver “model legislation” to policymakers, providing bill language designed to keep trans youth from accessing medical care and participating in athletics.
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Congress renews gun safety push with background check bills
The House and Senate legislation is seen by advocates as a first step that enjoys broad public support.
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Elizabeth Warren renews push for wealth tax after joining Senate finance panel
The proposed tax inspired chants of “two cents!” during Warren’s White House bid. Now, progressives want Biden to consider it as a way to pay for his economic agenda.
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The 19th Explains: What is the Equal Rights Amendment and will it become part of the Constitution?
Senate Democrats failed to garner enough support to consider a bill to recognize the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution.
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Government committee clears way for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
If authorized for emergency use, a third coronavirus vaccine could speed up distribution and help alleviate equity concerns.
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‘Can't wait to tell my grandkids I was here’: The women arrested for storming the Capitol
Court documents reviewed by The 19th began to paint a picture of women’s roles and intentions during the insurrection.
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Advocates fought for a relief bill that helped women. Here’s what the House voted to approve.
A provision to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour is in the House bill but is unlikely to make it through the Senate.
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Democratic women launch political media firm in sector long dominated by men
‘Our hope is that soon, it’s not really newsworthy if a women-led firm is announced,’ one co-founder said.