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Time’s Up leader resigns over involvement in Cuomo sexual harassment response
Roberta Kaplan helped found the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund. Now, some survivors say the organization is failing them.
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The infrastructure bill promises construction work. One amendment could open that up to more women.
A proposed amendment would give women and people of color more access to skilled trades and the wages they bring.
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Democrats back Shontel Brown in Ohio House race that previews party’s midterm dynamic
Brown, a political heir to a past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, defeated Nina Turner, a co-chair of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, in the closely watched primary.
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Shontel Brown or Nina Turner? Ohio Democrats will either send a consensus builder or a new ‘Squad’ member to the House
Turner co-chaired Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Brown is the political heir to a past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Their primary previews Democratic midterm tensions.
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What is the future of prostitution and sex work? Two states preview diverging paths
Many advocates agree on the need to decriminalize people who are paid for sex. But there are conflicting ideas about what should come next.
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Biden’s empathy could reshape U.S. attitudes about gender and the White House
Six months into his presidency, Biden displays emotion in a sharp contrast to Trump. His critics say actions speak louder than feelings.
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Women voters put economy as top priority
New research shared with The 19th offers a glimpse into the priorities for women voters in four critical battleground states ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
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Democratic lawmakers revive plans to protect women’s retirement
“It is so critical we take action now to address how this pandemic and other challenges are undermining women’s financial futures,” said Sen. Patty Murray, co-sponsor of a bill being reintroduced this week.
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Democrat Abby Finkenauer launches U.S. Senate campaign in Iowa
The one-term congresswoman was defeated in one of 2020’s most closely watched House races. Iowa’s 2022 Senate race is expected to be a tough one for Democrats.
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Courts block laws targeting transgender children in Arkansas and West Virginia
Still, legal experts say that an unprecedented brief filed in support of Arkansas' law signals that battles over legislation targeting trans youth are far from over.