The 19th Explains: How milk banks work, and why they need help now
Milk banks across the country have reported that they are running low on donations, many of which go to the most vulnerable babies.
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The 19th Explains
From the spread of disinformation to battles over legislation, complex circumstances shape American policy and politics. The 19th explains the current events that affect women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. What topic, issue or event would you like to learn more about? Submit questions for The 19th team to consider answering in future stories here.
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The 19th Explains: What older people and caregivers need to know about omicron
The 19th spoke with a wide range of experts about what older people and family caregivers should know about the risk omicron poses to seniors, as well as best practices to keep loved ones safe.
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The 19th Explains: Texas’ six-week abortion ban is still stuck in court. Here’s why.
Despite a December ruling allowing legal challenges to proceed, the abortion law remains in effect. Where do things currently stand? And where will they go next?
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The 19th Explains: How trans people can get help in times of poverty or crisis
Experts offer advice for trans people dealing with crisis situations — like losing their housing or employment — and for building financial resources.
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Could women qualify for the draft someday? Here’s what you need to know.
The military has not issued a draft since 1973. Still, the country remains divided on who should be eligible if it is needed.
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The 19th Explains: What to know as Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial begins
The well-connected British socialite is accused of conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein in his sexual abuse of minors.
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The 19th Explains: Results for key races in November 2 elections
In Virginia, Republicans Glenn Youngkin and Winsome Sears are projected to win. Boston has for the first time elected a mayor who is not a White man.
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The 19th Explains: What’s going on with the Build Back Better plan in Congress?
The House approved what Biden has called a ‘historic’ bill that includes free pre-K and funding for child care and home care. Senate negotiations continue.
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The 19th Explains: What is Title X, and what did Trump and Biden do to change it?
The federally funded family planning program provides no- and low-cost contraception counseling and dispensation, but a Trump-era ban on mentioning abortion meant the number of providers dropped.
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The 19th Explains: How 3 lawsuits could potentially stop the Texas abortion ban
There are three major cases currently challenging the new Texas law, all taking up different arguments. Any one of them could reach the Supreme Court. Here’s how.