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The U.S. is recommending pausing Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine. Women wonder what’s next.
Touted as a tool for equity, the vaccine is on hold after six women developed blood clots soon after getting a shot. The complications are still exceedingly rare.
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Christine Wormuth to be nominated as next secretary of the Army
This would make her the first-ever woman in the role.
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Illinois will extend insurance for postpartum people. It could fight pregnancy-related deaths.
The state is the first to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage, so people keep insurance for a year after giving birth. Others are likely to follow.
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What financial challenges are you working to overcome amid the pandemic?
We’ll bring your questions to Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche, hosts of the “Brown Ambition” podcast, during an upcoming Live with The 19th event.
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“I’m not alone”: How young people have turned to poetry as a form of healing during the pandemic
In recognition of National Poetry Month, The 19th spoke to young people who used poetry to fill the gap of isolation.
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‘The backbone of trans rights policy:’ Meet Harper Jean Tobin
Harper Jean Tobin has radically improved life for transgender Americans. Few people have ever heard of her.
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New poll suggests most religions back the Equality Act
75 percent of people of faith support landmark LGBTQ+ protections
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The fight over voting rights comes to Arizona
Arizona, like Georgia, flipped in 2020. And like in Georgia, new rules on voting may be coming.
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Pamela Turner’s family sues Texas city over fatal police shooting
Turner was killed in Baytown, Texas, by an officer in May 2019. His trial is due to start next month.