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Shefali Luthra
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Trump admin's push to vaccinate older Americans could make more women eligible
It’s unclear if the changes will meaningfully speed up vaccination, especially if the government doesn't also tackle hurdles such as funding for vaccine outreach and addressing misinformation.
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Getting women workers the COVID vaccine could pose a complex challenge, experts warn
Barriers such as paid time off, transportation and child care make frontline workers — who are disproportionately women — particularly tough to reach.
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In 2021, states are poised to tighten abortion restrictions
The more conservative Supreme Court will likely embolden lawmakers to pass restrictions that could run afoul of Roe v. Wade.
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Democrats' Georgia victories put Joe Biden's health care proposals back in play
Some parts of the president-elect's health care agenda — which would particularly affect women and LGBTQ+ people — are likely to gain traction.
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Share your COVID-19 vaccine experience with The 19th
Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine, or are you scheduled to get one soon? What has the process been like? We want to hear from you.
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Nancy Pelosi secures House speakership for a fourth term
With her party's slim majority in the House, Nancy Pelosi wins re-election as speaker. Now, eyes turn to the upcoming Senate runoff elections.
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Biden campaigned on a health care platform. What will that look like in 2021?
President-elect Joe Biden will inherit the coronavirus crisis and several other health care problems.
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During the pandemic, teachers’ mental health is suffering in ways they’ve never experienced
The burden is most acute for teachers who are mothers, and steering both their students and their own children through online learning.
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Stimulus provides some relief for women — but experts say it’s far from enough
The $900 billion package tackles paid leave, child care and food insecurity, among other issues.
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Health care workers find hope in COVID-19 vaccines, but they fear the worst is yet to come
The 19th spoke to women in the health care system, who will be among the nation’s first to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.