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Ohio’s Nina Turner raised $1.55 million for U.S. House race in first quarter
Fellow Democrat Shontel Brown raised $640,000 in the special election to replace Marcia Fudge.
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Half a million women entered the workforce in March
As more schools reopen for in-person learning and states lift COVID-19 restrictions, women are returning to work but still remain behind pre-pandemic employment levels.
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Biden administration kills food stamp restriction that could have affected 1.3 million Americans
The restriction would have particularly affected Black women and Latinas, who remain disproportionately affected by the recession.
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In Michigan, women hold power. Not everyone seems comfortable with that.
Republican officials have faced criticism for making sexist remarks about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. But a culture of misogyny has existed for years, according to former and current state lawmakers.
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Iowa Democrat withdraws challenge to congressional election results
Rita Hart had asked Congress to review the results of a six-vote loss against Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The race was on the brink of becoming a flashpoint in the national debate over election integrity.
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New study finds 1 in 3 U.S. mothers don’t plan to vaccinate their children
This hesitancy is most common among White Republican-leaning mothers — with more than half planning to opt out when a coronavirus vaccine is available for children.
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Four girls testified in the Derek Chauvin trial. Here’s what they told the jury.
“When I look at George Floyd, I look at my dad,” said Darnella Frazier, who filmed the viral video of George Floyd’s death.
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The 19th Explains: How did the child tax credit change, and what comes next?
A historic expansion of the child tax credit to make it available to the poorest families is now law. But the change will be in place for just one year — for now — and it’s still unclear when families will begin to receive checks.
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The history behind International Transgender Day of Visibility
Over a decade ago, Rachel Crandall-Crocker wanted a reason for trans people to celebrate and come together. So she created one.
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Caregiving advocacy groups launch $20 million campaign on infrastructure bill
The #CareCantWait coalition is pushing for the inclusion of measures on Medicaid services, child care and paid leave in the legislation expected to be laid out by Biden on Wednesday.