Originally published by The 19th The Biden administration announced Wednesday that $785 million of the American Rescue Plan will go toward the communities that were hit hardest by the pandemic, following the recommendations of a COVID-19 health equity report that was released last month. “COVID-19 made it clear that in …
Read More »Women return to the labor force in October as jobs rebound
Originally published by The 19th After their largest drop-off from work so far this year in September, women began to rejoin the workforce in October, helping drive an economic rebound, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. About 309,000 women left the workforce in …
Read More »What’s going on with the Build Back Better plan in Congress?
President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan has been delayed in Congress as Democrats haggle over the cost and what programs should be trimmed or cut entirely to arrive at a price tag that will win over moderate holdouts but spend enough to retain progressive support. Amanda Becker Originally published …
Read More »A Look Inside One of South Texas’ Last Abortion Clinics
In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley — one of the poorest regions in the country — getting an abortion was already difficult. Now, it’s nearly impossible. Shefali Luthra Originally published by The 19th McAllen, TX — Karla S. knew she was pregnant almost right away. She could tell by the smells: …
Read More »Texas’ new abortion law just took effect. Here’s what it does — and what you need to know.
Texas’ new law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect. Here’s what you need to know now. Orion Rummler Originally published by The 19th Texas’ law effectively banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect at midnight September 1. Lawsuits are pending, but for now, clinics must …
Read More »Black activists take voting rights battle to Joe Manchin’s backyard
Errin Haines Originally published by The 19th The battle for voting rights came to West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin’s backyard this week, as the mustard seed-sized Black population of the state got reinforcements from across the country. A caravan of Black organizers pulled into Charleston Thursday for a late …
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