When the military orders families to move, spouses are left to 'figure it out'
The secretary of defense announced new efforts to help military families shoulder the struggles that come with frequent moves.
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The midterms are weeks away, and the largest voting demographic is still undecided
The most recent AARP polling shows that the abortion issue has increased in importance for older women and may play a small but significant role in their final decisions.
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The 19th Explains: Why the nursing shortage isn’t going away anytime soon
'You’ve got an aging population, combined with an aging workforce, combined with this pandemic,' one expert warned.
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What the Academy’s apology to Sacheen Littlefeather tells us about Indigenous representation in film
The actress and activist declined an award on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973 before giving a speech about the film industry’s mistreatment of Native Americans.
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The 19th Explains: How pregnant veterans may access abortions despite state restrictions
In loosening its rules on abortion, the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to adopt a policy more in line with the Department of Defense.
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105 years to make a bra: How women’s military uniforms are evolving
In the last decade, there has been a wave of changes to women service members’ uniforms — which many experts and historians agree reflects broader efforts to improve gender equity in the military.
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The 19th Explains: How a recent court opinion could clear the way for military sexual assault survivors to find justice
A judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals challenged a decades-old ruling, allowing a colonel to take her sexual assault case to civil trial.
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Indiana becomes first state to pass abortion ban after Roe v. Wade reversal
The legislation was signed by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb shortly after it passed the Senate. It will go into effect September 15.
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After slow response, Biden administration ramps up abortion access protections
The administration sued Idaho and signed an executive order related to interstate travel. The 19th asked experts what more could be done.
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The Justice Department sues Idaho over its abortion ban, citing ‘medical emergency’ violation
In its first legal move to protect abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit arguing Idaho’s abortion ban is unconstitutional.