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How many of your state’s lawmakers are women? If you live in the Southeast, it could be just 1 in 5
A record number of women were elected to statehouses last year. But in the Southeast, representation is lagging as lawmakers pass bills like near-total abortion bans.
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The 19th Explains: Why there’s growing momentum for paid leave policies
The 19th talked to experts about why the U.S. has lagged when it comes to paid leave policies, who typically benefits and what states are doing to address the issue.
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More than 900 widely used chemicals may increase breast cancer risk
Ninety percent of the chemicals identified as potential breast carcinogens in a new study are found in everyday products in homes and workplaces.
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What an Ohio veto reveals about Republican efforts to ban gender-affirming care
House Republicans in Ohio voted to override a veto from Republican Gov. Mike DeWine that blocked the state's gender-affirming care ban.
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How 3 Indigenous women are leading the way on climate change
These profiles showcase the efforts and expertise of the land's original stewards who are working, in one capacity or another, to address climate concerns.
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Latest baby formula recall draws concerns from Congress and caregivers
Sen. Bob Casey sent a letter to the manufacturer of specialty formula Nutramigen after more than 650,000 cans were recalled last week.
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2024 begins with a spate of ‘disturbing’ threats, many against women officials
The spike in incidents comes as President Joe Biden kicks off his 2024 campaign schedule and marks the third anniversary of January 6.
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The 19th Explains: Could an emergency medicine law give pregnant people access to life-saving abortions?
Hospitals in Texas and Idaho aren’t required to provide abortion in those instances. But the question is hardly settled.
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Dark money is flowing to groups trying to limit medication abortion. Leonard Leo is again at the center.
Tax filings shed light on the conservative activist's role in the network of groups challenging FDA regulation of mifepristone in a case set to go before the Supreme Court.
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School program reduces trauma in Latina and Black girls but faces implementation hurdles
Working on Womanhood is an evidence-based mental health support for often-overlooked student groups. But challenges to scaling it and programs like it are numerous.