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‘A North Star’: How Frances Ellen Watkins Harper inspires The 19th’s fellows
On February 22, 1911, Harper — the “mother of African American journalism” — died at 85. Her legacy continues to point the way forward for the fellows whose work bears her name.
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Disability community is 'outraged and scared' over lawsuit that could weaken protections
Advocates say the GOP-led suit over transgender protections imperils federal safeguards for people with disabilities.
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The White House said book bans aren’t happening. Now JD Vance’s memoir is a target.
“Hillbilly Elegy” contains profanity, references to LGBTQ+ people and passages celebrating diversity — features that may conflict with Trump administration executive orders.
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Trump disbands health equity panel examining Medicare and Medicaid
The committee was designed to reduce barriers to care for people of color, LGBTQ+ people and rural Americans. A new executive order deemed it "unnecessary."
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For families with sick kids, the rise of vaccine hesitancy could be life-threatening
Some parents are concerned about the recent confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a history of anti-vaccine views, to oversee the nation’s health department.
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The woman behind 13 years of feminist victories is passing the baton to a new generation
“There will ultimately be backlash to the backlash, and it’s our job to swing the pendulum back,” said Shaunna Thomas, outgoing executive director of women’s group UltraViolet.
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Trump’s labor secretary nominee fields questions on unions and paid leave
Lori Chavez-DeRemer could be on shaky ground because of past pro-labor stances.
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Trump wants to make IVF more affordable. It's unclear how that would happen.
An emphasis on federal cost-cutting could create a complicated path forward for any effort to try to build out any new health care benefits.
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Childbirth can cause high-risk complications. Centering the mother can help.
Bringing a new baby into the world is often met with joy, but the wellbeing of the birthing person — and their postpartum experience — can go unnoticed.
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Why don’t early childhood programs have access to substitute teachers?
Early care and education programs lack the substitute teaching infrastructure that is well-known in K-12 schools.