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FDA permanently allows medication abortion pills through mail
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.
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What happens when you have an all-women city council? New Mexico is about to find out.
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.
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Soledad O’Brien and Natalie Wilson show how quickly missing Black women are discounted
'Black and Missing,' an HBO documentary, explores the socioeconomic factors and perceptions that play a role in the disappearances of Black women and girls.
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Congress had the votes to overhaul how the military handles serious crimes. Why didn’t it?
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.
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Congress votes to eliminate ‘pink tax’ on military uniforms
The $770 billion National Defense Authorization Act includes changes to out-of-pocket uniform costs and the reporting of sexual assault cases
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Did the pandemic change dads forever?
For some families, the pandemic scrambled gender roles. These dads say they aren't going back.
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Georgia is ground zero for the fight over voting in 2022, and women of color are on the front lines
Races for secretary of state are expected to have a higher profile in 2022, and possibly nowhere more than in Georgia, where the candidacy of Bee Nguyen, plus Stacey Abrams’ gubernatorial bid, will put voting at the center.
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'Dash for Cash' showcases lack of pay and resources for South Dakota teachers
After an outcry over video of teachers scrambling for fistfuls of cash, the contest sponsor and local hockey team issued an apology over the contest.
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The year in stories: Reflections from The 19th's reporters
As a part of our Fall Member Drive, we're sharing end-of-the-year reflections from some of The 19th's reporters.
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Many people with disabilities are paid just pennies. Build Back Better could help end that
The subminimum wage allows employers to pay people with disabilities cents on the hour for their work. A provision in the Build Back Better Act would incentivize states to help end the practice.