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Jasmine Mithani
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Two years in, Biden has prioritized nominating women of color as judges
The 19th took a closer look at how Biden’s administration is shaping the federal bench, as well as how his judicial appointments compare to Trump and Obama.
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Why the 2022 election was historic for Muslim women’s representation
Muslim women have been leading their communities for years. After the midterms, they’re set to lead in elected office and are fighting to create an America where everyone belongs.
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It’s Latina Equal Pay Day — finally
The pay gap persists across education levels and industries. Here’s why.
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Why Native American Women’s Equal Pay Day is marked November 30
It takes almost a full additional year for Native American women to catch up to the earnings of non-Latino White men. Some are creating their own financial systems and communities of care.
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Data on trans people is hard to come by. This survey is changing that.
The 19th talks to the lead researcher of the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey, which runs through December 5.
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What the results of the midterms mean for women's representation, by the numbers
A record number of women are set to serve in the next House — barely.
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States passing abortion bans reflect what only a small minority of their constituents actually want
Women are more likely to support abortion access than men, regardless of the laws in their state. The same is true of Black Americans vs. White Americans, our new analysis shows.
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The United States just hit Equal Pay Day for Black women
Last year, the day was marked on August 3. Here’s why it’s so much later this year.
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Preserving democracy and economy are top issues motivating Americans to vote, 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll finds
The economy is bigger for Republicans and democracy bigger for Democrats as a motivating factor in this year’s midterm elections.
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'I felt judged': LGBTQ+ Americans report significantly more medical discrimination
LGBTQ+ Americans are more likely to be blamed for health problems or refused medical service, a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll finds.