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The United States is one of only seven nations that does not offer paid leave. Even the proposed amount Congress was considering was far less than what most other countries have offered their workers for decades.

The economic package, which included policies on child care, the expanded child tax credit, pre-K and more, joins voting rights, the codification of abortion rights and police reform on the list of what didn’t make it through Congress this year. 

The 19th spoke to people who are struggling with deciding who to buy presents for and how much to spend, as well as to experts for advice on how they can talk to their loved ones about it.

The holiday gift-buying season highlights the gendered world of toy aisles. Finding a gender-neutral one can be a tall order, but one with big impacts.

In January, The 19th will add two audience engagement producers, a digital producer and a data visuals reporter to our growing staff

They’re trying to retain teachers and attract beginners in a political climate that’s seen educators targeted by parents and policymakers over how history is taught and mask and vaccine mandates are enforced. 

The Thursday announcement upholds a decision from April to temporarily suspend federal requirements that had previously required in-person purchase of abortion pills from a clinic, hospital or medical office.

The city of Las Cruces will soon have women representing all six of its city council district seats. It joins a short list of all-women or nearly all-women governing bodies.

'Black and Missing,' an HBO documentary, explores the socioeconomic factors and perceptions that play a role in the disappearances of Black women and girls. 

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says that despite rare bipartisan backing, ‘four men, in a closed room’ blocked long-sought changes to how the military handles sexual assault and other major justice issues.