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Racial equity in vaccination is ‘mission critical,’ experts say. Mass sites are trying to help.
If the national vaccination campaign does not prioritize racial equity, experts worry, "we will not be able to stop this pandemic."
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Biden administration to review Trump-era policies on campus sexual assault
Executive orders will address sexual violence in educational settings and establish a Gender Policy Council.
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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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Democratic senators ask Biden admin to create office focusing on reproductive health and wellbeing
In a letter first shared with The 19th, seven Senate Dems called for an administrative office focused on reproductive health and issues related to raising children.
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New CDC data shows COVID cases spiked when Georgia schools reopened
The data underscores the importance of disease prevention measures when opening schools, researchers said.
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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Biden's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, would be first Black woman in the role
Brooks-LaSure could play a major role in shaping Biden's health care agenda, which could have significant impacts on women and LGBTQ+ people.
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The nation's caregivers now face another hurdle: the vaccine
In a year that has spotlighted the crucial work that caregivers — both professional and not — perform, many are taking on new responsibilities as ambassadors for the vaccine.
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What does ‘reopening schools’ mean? Here’s what the Biden administration has said.
The president’s powers to reopen schools during the pandemic are limited, but Biden has said it is a priority.
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CDC issues new guidance on how to reopen schools
High COVID-19 case counts mean most schools likely aren't ready to be fully in person.
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'We all know somebody': Rep. Lauren Underwood on the fight to stop pregnancy-related deaths
Underwood spoke with The 19th about her efforts to undo a crisis that disproportionately harms Black people.