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North Carolina official opens up about undergoing fertility treatments while running for Congress
Nida Allam, the first Muslim woman elected to public office in the state, has spoken publicly about the realities of trying to become a parent while seeking higher office — and how that impacts her policies.
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At-home businesses are growing. Women and people of color benefit the most
The pandemic has fueled the passage of new ordinances in cities and states allowing entrepreneurs to set up businesses from home — a boon for women and people of color who face systemic barriers.
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Virtual mental health services are more available than ever. Is it enough?
Research suggests there could be benefits to virtual mental health care for women, who are more likely to have barriers to visiting a doctor.
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'I need to speak my truth': Allegations of emotional abuse led to the resignation of the Paralympic women’s wheelchair basketball coach
Multiple players accused Trooper Johnson of emotional abuse. They say that they were “quieted, demeaned, and manipulated.”
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Student loan payment pause is extended — but many lawmakers and borrowers want more
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the moratorium on federal student loan payments would be extended to May. Two-thirds of student loan debt is held by women.
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For some trans people, how family handle names and pronouns can make or break the holiday
Many face difficult decisions about what to do around the holidays. But for those whose families embrace their identities, it can bring new joy to the celebration.
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What The 19th loved in 2021
The books, music, activities and stuff that brought us comfort, much needed after another tough year.
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It’s tough to find eldercare for immigrants. These places could help.
Older immigrants and their families often have trouble finding care that takes their language, food and religion into account.
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The U.S. was close to universal paid leave. With the collapse of Build Back Better, it's all fallen apart.
The United States is one of only seven nations that does not offer paid leave. Even the proposed amount Congress was considering was far less than what most other countries have offered their workers for decades.
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Build Back Better stalled in the Senate. So did other key Democratic priorities for 2021.
The economic package, which included policies on child care, the expanded child tax credit, pre-K and more, joins voting rights, the codification of abortion rights and police reform on the list of what didn’t make it through Congress this year.