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Boston police recommit to solving murder of Rita Hester, whose death inspired Transgender Day of Remembrance
It’s been 25 years since Hester, a Black trans woman, was found stabbed to death in her Boston apartment.
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Suicide rates for women increased 4 percent in 2022, according to latest CDC data
The latest CDC data shows a significant increase for women between the ages of 25 and 34. The number of suicides for men increased 2 percent.
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Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman Supreme Court justice, dies at 93
The Reagan appointee co-wrote a key decision reaffirming Roe v. Wade in 1992, establishing that states couldn’t impose an 'undue burden' on anyone seeking an abortion before fetal viability.
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Black women face disproportionate risks from largely unregulated toxic substances in beauty and personal care products
The FDA has finally proposed a ban on formaldehyde in hair straighteners, and new regulations on the cosmetics industry take effect next month. But one activist called them “a floor, not a ceiling.”
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The 19th Explains: What’s next for New York’s Adult Survivors Act on sexual assault
How a New York law created a look-back window for sexual violence cases — and might do so again in the future.
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Gabrielle Giffords reflects on gun legislation changes in the 30 years since the Brady Bill
The former congresswoman spoke with The 19th about the gun lobby's growth — and the inroads gun safety groups have made in recent years.
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First Native Hawaiian woman confirmed as federal judge
Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park’s confirmation marks a historic step forward in representation for Indigenous people and continues Democrats’ efforts to expand the number of women in federal judge positions.
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Child care programs see closures, resignations and tuition hikes after federal funding expires
In West Virginia, providers and parents are feeling the impact on the other side of the "child care cliff."
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Election 2024 and what the fight for LGBTQ+ rights looks like now
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson discusses her approach to leadership and embracing “concepts of disruption” ahead of an existential election year.
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For families in the South struggling to find gender-affirming care, small grants make a huge difference
Families of transgender youth are at a “point of desperation” to find health care, turning to LGBTQ+ groups for financial assistance and help navigating a confusing legal landscape.
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