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Mariel Padilla
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Maggy Krell, who took down Backpage.com, talks about human trafficking
In her new book, the former prosecutor describes what modern-day human trafficking looks like, who it impacts and how law enforcement should respond.
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‘We almost lost our democracy’: How 38 women in Congress want you to remember January 6
As efforts to hold people accountable continue in courts and in a congressional investigation, lawmakers are concerned about the tensions that remain and the stress on American democracy.
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‘I don’t feel safe’: A year after January 6, women in Congress still fear for their security
For women of color, the sense of danger is heightened. Thirty-eight lawmakers spoke to The 19th to reflect on the insurrection at the Capitol and its reverberations.
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Congress votes to eliminate ‘pink tax’ on military uniforms
The $770 billion National Defense Authorization Act includes changes to out-of-pocket uniform costs and the reporting of sexual assault cases
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‘This challenge is urgent’: Kamala Harris holds summit to address pregnancy-related deaths
Americans die of pregnancy-related causes at alarming rates, and racial disparities are stark. On Tuesday, Harris issued a call to action.
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The 19th Explains: Could women qualify for the draft someday? Here’s what you need to know.
The military has not issued a draft since 1973. Still, the country remains divided on who should be eligible if it is needed.
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Biden nominates Shalanda Young to lead ‘the nerve center of our government’
If confirmed by the Senate, Young will be the first woman of color to formally helm the Office of Management and Budget.
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Biden signs executive order to address the ‘crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous people’
A government report warned of gaps in law enforcement coordination and the tracking of cases for a vulnerable population.
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White House announces $785 million of pandemic relief funds will support communities of color
A task force pushes for more representation in health care, better data collection and community-led solutions to combat inequitable health outcomes.
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The hand gesture that saved a teenager shows how TikTok can help victims escape
The gesture was created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation in April 2020 as the pandemic left many isolated in their homes.