New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free
The program, which will start in November and is expected to save families $12,000 per child annually, is available to all residents regardless of income.
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The government abandoned LGBTQ+ workers. Its former civil rights lawyers stepped up.
Inside the unofficial effort to prevent gender-identity discrimination in the workplace — and the former agency employees leading it.
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Why your favorite Etsy treasures could soon cost more — or go away entirely
Women who turned to Etsy to build their small businesses are facing the prospect of closing or downsizing because of tariffs.
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TV nudity scandal, impeachment calls, a meeting no-show: Troubles pile up for Oklahoma’s schools chief
Ryan Walters’ absence at a board meeting is the latest reason lawmakers from both parties are upset with him.
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Florida officials say they want to eliminate school vaccine mandates. It won’t be that simple.
Many of the reversals will require action from lawmakers. Public health experts and educators warn that dropped mandates could worsen disease outbreaks and add to a teacher shortage.
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Women’s tackle football is on the rise
Players across the country are part of a growing movement, as leagues like the Women’s Football Alliance draw fans and broadcast deals.
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Texas passes bill banning abortion pills from being mailed to the state
The legislation lets private citizens sue people who mail abortion medications to Texans. It offers a blueprint for state lawmakers trying to stop their residents from circumventing abortion bans.
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Texas legislature bans transgender people from public bathrooms
After a decade and more than 16 tries, state lawmakers will send to the governor’s desk an anti-trans bill, which restricts access to public facilities and places a $25,000 fine on the first violation.
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‘There is no hoax’: Epstein survivors demand justice and transparency
A dozen women and advocates spoke at the Capitol amid an effort to push the government to release more information about the convicted sex offender who had powerful connections.
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Introducing The 19th’s fourth cohort of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellows
Five HBCU alums join The 19th through its yearlong fellowship program, continuing our mission to build a more equitable future for journalism.
The 19th wins National Murrow Award for 2024 breaking news coverage on Biden and Harris
The 19th was recognized for a series of breaking news coverage on Biden stepping down and Harris stepping up in 2024.
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In one year, The 19th News Network has grown from 25 members to 102. And we’re just getting started.