How Trump's immigration crackdown is harming children — including U.S. citizens
The 19thby Amanda Becker·18d ago
President Donald Trump has revived a policy change from his first term that gives immigration agents broad authority to deny green cards and visas to applicants who have received public benefits —...
The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
The 19thby Candice Norwood·21d ago
These Texas advocates call themselves “lionesses” for a reason: They say backing down is not in their nature.
Crystal Mason prevails in fight over illegal voting conviction
The 19thby Terri Rupar·22d ago
Texas’ highest criminal court on Thursday rejected an appeal from prosecutors seeking to reinstate the 2018 conviction of Crystal Mason, a Fort Worth woman sentenced to five years in prison for...
In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
The 19thby Candice Norwood·22d ago
For most of Kwaneta Harris’ life, menopause was not something she heard people talk about. She didn’t learn about much beyond hot flashes, night sweats and irregular periods in her nursing school...
Can breaking with her party on immigration help a Latina Republican get reelected?
The 19thby Mel Leonor·23d ago
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida — On the night of Florida’s primaries, Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar started her victory speech with warnings about the “socialist penetration of the Democratic Party”...
Angie Nixon, Democrats’ pick for Senate in Florida, resolves case over Capitol protest
The 19thby Jessica Kutz·23d ago
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in an August primary upset, can now focus on her upcoming election without having to deal with potential...
You’ll do anything for your baby. The algorithm knows how to exploit that.
The 19thby Chabeli Carrazana·24d ago
This piece was published in coordination with The Washington Post. The madness unfolded in a familiar pattern: Ellen FitzGerald would wake in the dead of night to nurse her baby for about a half...
Who cares for kids when parents work nights and weekends?
The 19thby Megan Kearney·25d ago
This story first appeared in The 74 as part of a series about childcare providers caring for children during nontraditional hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends.
Could disaster recovery include protecting women from domestic abuse and exploitation?
The 19thby Jessica Kutz·25d ago
After a deadly wildfire tore through Maui in August 2023, community organizer Khara Jabola-Carolus set out to ask women how they were faring after the disaster.
Where abortion is on the ballot in 2026
The 19thby Shefali Luthra·28d ago
Four years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, abortion — which defined the 2022 midterms and much of the subsequent presidential campaign — has largely receded from the spotlight as 2026 candidates...
Hegseth made the fitness test harder for women in combat roles. Most female Marines are passing.
The 19thby Megan Kearney·29d ago
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of generals and admirals from around the world to Quantico, Virginia, last September, he delivered a blunt message: Things were changing fast...
We have to talk about the Jon Ossoff thirst edits
The 19thby Grace Panetta·29d ago
Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia is running one of the most competitive 2026 campaigns as he seeks a second term.
Trans kids are vulnerable to eating disorders. This therapist knows what they’re going through.
The 19thby Shyla Nott·29d ago
Penny Gautreaux has spent her career helping people in crisis. But facing her own took a village. A licensed social worker and therapist, Gautreaux struggled with an eating disorder for 24 years.
Congress is finally talking about menopause
The 19thby Shefali Luthra·16 Sept 2026
The first-ever congressional hearing on menopause is coming with a request to the federal government: Evaluate how to better fund treatment and research of menopause and healthcare for middle-aged...
Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton.
The 19thby Shefali Luthra·16 Sept 2026
The family of a woman who died after she could not get an abortion in Texas is suing doctors and state officials including Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Violence against women and trans people is worse than previously thought, new research finds
The 19thby Jasmine Mithani·16 Sept 2026
Violence against women and trans people is worse than previously thought, according to new research released Wednesday from Tulane University and University of California, San Diego.
Evictions impact millions of kids. These schools get an alert when it happens to their students.
The 19thby Shyla Nott·16 Sept 2026
This article was published with The 74 a nonprofit, nonpartisan news site covering education in America. TULSA, Okla.
The Epstein reckoning hits the campaign trail
The 19thby Grace Panetta·15 Sept 2026
As Republicans gathered in Dallas, Texas for their pre-midterm convention last week, Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico focused on survivors of Jeffrey Epstein.
Record high waitlists for childcare assistance have shut women out of work and promotions
The 19thby Ajohnston·15 Sept 2026
This story about childcare assistance was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s praise of Chris Brown hit a nerve
The 19thby Shefali Luthra·14 Sept 2026
What happened: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democrat, took the stage in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday to honor R&B singer Chris Brown, delivering official congressional remarks highlighting his...
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