Join us on Instagram Live Wednesday, April 7, at 5 p.m. CT. Hear from The 19th’s general assignment reporter Mariel Padilla, who will explain the history of hate crimes, how hate crimes are actually counted and how that data is used.
Fellow Democrat Shontel Brown raised $640,000 in the special election to replace Marcia Fudge.
As more schools reopen for in-person learning and states lift COVID-19 restrictions, women are returning to work but still remain behind pre-pandemic employment levels.
The restriction would have particularly affected Black women and Latinas, who remain disproportionately affected by the recession.
Republican officials have faced criticism for making sexist remarks about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. But a culture of misogyny has existed for years, according to former and current state lawmakers.
Rita Hart had asked Congress to review the results of a six-vote loss against Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The race was on the brink of becoming a flashpoint in the national debate over election integrity.
This hesitancy is most common among White Republican-leaning mothers — with more than half planning to opt out when a coronavirus vaccine is available for children.
“When I look at George Floyd, I look at my dad,” said Darnella Frazier, who filmed the viral video of George Floyd’s death.
A historic expansion of the child tax credit to make it available to the poorest families is now law. But the change will be in place for just one year — for now — and it’s still unclear when families will begin to receive checks.
Over a decade ago, Rachel Crandall-Crocker wanted a reason for trans people to celebrate and come together. So she created one.