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Here’s what’s really happening with child care fraud in Minnesota

Evidence is nowhere near the epidemic levels a viral YouTube video would suggest — but it hasn’t stopped a crackdown on child ...
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An eighth-grader’s plea after the Eaton Fire redefined disaster recovery for girls

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Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow

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Detroit’s seniors are facing a winter crisis most people never see

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A growing number of child care providers can’t afford food for themselves

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Hunger is on the rise for the early care and education workforce, raising concerns about care quality.
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We’re hiring an Editor

The editor will work closely with editorial directors to assign, shape, edit and publish stories to fulfill The 19th’s mission of serving women and LGBTQ+ people with timely, high-quality and ...
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Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs

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Asian-American nurses were WWII heroes. History left them behind.

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Preparing for a wildfire or hurricane? Don’t forget water, documents — and your birth control.

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The Senate just passed a new $900 billion defense bill. Here’s what’s in it.

The Senate voted 77-20 to pass the final version of the 2026 defense bill on Wednesday. The bill authorizes a record $900 billion in military spending — $8 billion more than initially requested in ...
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What The 19th loved in 2025

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