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How Naomi Osaka’s move resonates with young women in tennis
Coaches and players alike see the star’s prioritization of mental health as a chance for change.
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Rep. Sharice Davids new children's book aims to reflect Native, LGBTQ+ kids
"Sharice’s Big Voice" is a joyful exploration of Davids’ experience growing up Native in Kansas and a love letter to the single mother who raised her.
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In Tulsa and beyond, Biden tasks Black women with fighting the legacy of inequity
Harris, Fudge and Rice are among the administration leaders tackling intractable and politically divisive priorities.
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Meet Seve Christian, who helped put California at the forefront of LGBTQ+ legislation
At just 25, Christian is helping Sen. Scott Wiener craft some of the most progressive LGBTQ+ legislation in the country.
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The 19th Explains: What six-week abortion bans really mean
Similar bans passed by other states have no legal standing, but an upcoming Supreme Court case could change that.
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Why bills to end spousal rape loopholes hit snags
Some state lawmakers have sought to make changes, but others have perpetuated rape myths in response to bills.
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UNC board's handling of Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure could affect recruitment, equity
The board’s initial decision to give the award-winning journalist a five-year contract, not tenure, reflects a politicization of state university governance that can make it harder to bring on top faculty.
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‘I wish more Americans could see’: How two women senators secured bipartisan support for a military sexual assault bill
The senators have a bipartisan measure to put independent prosecutors, not military commanders, in charge of serious crimes.
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'It cannot be this way': What is period poverty and how to solve it
The 19th spoke to advocates and experts leading the charge to make menstrual products more accessible and break stigmas.
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Gallup finds Americans oppose transgender sports participation, challenging past polling
The polls come as states across the nation weigh bills that would prevent transgender kids from playing on sports teams that align with their gender.