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When it comes to our democracy, the message matters
Why aren't the presidential candidates in either party better at talking about race?
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Senate bill to protect IVF blocked by Republican objection
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith blocked the quick passage of a bill from Sen. Tammy Duckworth that would establish a federal right to IVF and other assisted reproductive technology.
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For the first time, dancers at this HBCU are eligible for scholarships
Dance teams at Tennessee State University and other HBCUs are an integral part of the band's performance but have historically lacked the same funding.
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How ‘Supernova Momma’ is using her platform to center disability in Black History Month
In her Black History Disability Month series, Natasha Nelson is highlighting Black disabled pioneers.
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‘It was the life raft’: Transgender people find a safe haven in Florida’s capital city
Even as the state and others impose restrictions, people in need of housing have a home.
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The Amendment: Investigating Child Care with Chabeli Carrazana
In this episode of The Amendment, The 19th’s economy reporter, Chabeli Carrazana, unpacks America’s child care crisis and discusses her recent investigation into child care safety regulations across the country.
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‘Gut punch after gut punch’: In Alabama, IVF patients speak out
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke to patients and providers about the chaos unleashed by a recent state court decision.
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A Black drag king shares their story of liberation and expression
LGBTQ+ Black Americans pioneered drag as a source of freedom. For King Molasses, discovering drag was a crucial part of feeling free.
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Senate Democrats challenge Republicans with Wednesday vote to protect IVF
The planned vote comes after an Alabama court decision that all but halted IVF in the state — and highlights the potential impact of Republican efforts to pursue fetal personhood.
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Meet the woman behind some of the biggest changes for disabled travelers in over 30 years
Though few people know her name, Emily Voorde helped shape Secretary Pete Buttigeg’s views on disability long before he was advancing policy for the Department of Transportation.