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Student loan payment pause is extended — but many lawmakers and borrowers want more
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the moratorium on federal student loan payments would be extended to May. Two-thirds of student loan debt is held by women.
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For some trans people, how family handle names and pronouns can make or break the holiday
Many face difficult decisions about what to do around the holidays. But for those whose families embrace their identities, it can bring new joy to the celebration.
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What The 19th loved in 2021
The books, music, activities and stuff that brought us comfort, much needed after another tough year.
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It’s tough to find eldercare for immigrants. These places could help.
Older immigrants and their families often have trouble finding care that takes their language, food and religion into account.
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The U.S. was close to universal paid leave. With the collapse of Build Back Better, it's all fallen apart.
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.
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Build Back Better stalled in the Senate. So did other key Democratic priorities for 2021.
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.
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It’s OK to cut back on the holiday gifts this year. Here’s why.
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.
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Gender-neutral toys can be hard to find. For some trans kids and parents, they are critical
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.
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Our newsroom is growing — again
In January, The 19th will add two audience engagement producers, a digital producer and a data visuals reporter to our growing staff
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Can pay raises help solve a teacher shortage? States hope so.
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.