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The House and Senate legislation is seen by advocates as a first step that enjoys broad public support. 

The proposed tax inspired chants of “two cents!” during Warren’s White House bid. Now, progressives want Biden to consider it as a way to pay for his economic agenda.

Senate Democrats failed to garner enough support to consider a bill to recognize the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution.

If authorized for emergency use, a third coronavirus vaccine could speed up distribution and help alleviate equity concerns.

Court documents reviewed by The 19th began to paint a picture of women’s roles and intentions during the insurrection.

A provision to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour is in the House bill but is unlikely to make it through the Senate. 

‘Our hope is that soon, it’s not really newsworthy if a women-led firm is announced,’ one co-founder said.

In a conversation with The 19th, Ayanna Pressley, Keisha Lance Bottoms, LaTosha Brown and Tara Setmayer discuss Black women’s role in American democracy — past, present and future. 

With pushback on the nominations of Neera Tanden and Deb Haaland, some of the groups supporting the women say they see different standards than for White men.

In a letter first shared with The 19th, seven Senate Dems called for an administrative office focused on reproductive health and issues related to raising children.