A year in, the pandemic continues to disproportionately harm women and LGBTQ+ people
Data analyzed for The 19th by Ipsos Public Affairs showed stark economic and mental health disparities.
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Racial equity in vaccination is ‘mission critical,’ experts say. Mass sites are trying to help.
If the national vaccination campaign does not prioritize racial equity, experts worry, "we will not be able to stop this pandemic."
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Government committee clears way for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
If authorized for emergency use, a third coronavirus vaccine could speed up distribution and help alleviate equity concerns.
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Advocates fought for a relief bill that helped women. Here’s what the House voted to approve.
A provision to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour is in the House bill but is unlikely to make it through the Senate.
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What’s in the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package
The legislation has a number of measures that aim to incorporate racial and gender disparities as they address the coronavirus pandemic and economic struggles.
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The Virginia legislature just passed a bill to help stabilize its child care centers
It’s one of several states debating and enacting policies to help a woman-dominated industry that has been hit hard by the pandemic.
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New CDC data shows COVID cases spiked when Georgia schools reopened
The data underscores the importance of disease prevention measures when opening schools, researchers said.
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Biden makes changes to PPP loans to better reach small businesses owned by women and people of color
The changes will allow sole proprietors, who are largely women, to get more aid.
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Frontline health care workers: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you?
As a woman, person of color, or member of the LGBTQ+ community, what challenges have you faced this past year while working to save lives? We want to include your stories in an upcoming virtual event.
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Katie Porter, one of Congress’ only single moms, has a plan to help caregivers
For National Caregivers Day, Rep. Katie Porter outlines the legislative solutions that could ease the burden on working parents.