The 19th
Coverage of The 19th in the Nexus archive.
- After facing layoffs, Black women knew who to turn to for support: Black women
Following actions by President Donald Trump to dismantle DEI practices, workforce downsizing occurred, including cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency. Black women were disproportionately affected in the job market upheaval, with significant numbers reporting unemployment or leaving the workforce. The article profiles several Black women who successfully transitioned through career changes by utilizing professional networks and developing new skills.
- Democrats don’t agree on how to talk about trans athletes. Just look at Ohio.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding state bans on trans athletes in women’s sports created a flashpoint in Ohio’s governor’s race. Both Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Dr. Amy Acton publicly took similar stances, pledging to enforce an Ohio law banning trans athletes in school-age sports. This situation has highlighted the internal debates within the Democratic party regarding how to respond to anti-trans attacks.
- The Island Without Childcare for Babies
Kauaʻi, a Hawaiian island, has faced a severe infant and toddler childcare shortage for over 15 years, with only 10-14 home-based spots available annually for 700 newborns. Parents rely on family support, remote work, or leaving jobs due to the crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic and tourism shutdowns. New infant/toddler slots opened in 2024 and 2025 through grant-funded programs, marking recent progress.
- Single mothers lost months of income hiding from ICE — and now can’t afford to renew immigration papers
A single mother in Minneapolis, Alexa, lost months of income while hiding from ICE after an immigration raid, leaving her unable to afford her DACA renewal fee. She relies on mutual aid networks and odd jobs to survive, but without work authorization, her economic stability remains precarious.
- She’s 11 months from possible parole. Krystal Clark fears she won’t survive to see it
Krystal Clark, an incarcerated woman 11 months from possible parole at Huron Valley Correctional Facility, claims black mold exposure has caused severe health issues. Three women recently died at the prison, raising concerns about healthcare conditions, while the Michigan Department of Corrections denies widespread mold problems.
- The Markup wins SABEW Award for Best in Business Journalism
The Markup's 18-month investigation into Tinder, Hinge, and their corporate owner Match Group revealed how the company concealed reports of sexual violence on its apps. The investigation, which won the 2025 SABEW Award for technology reporting, found that Match Group allowed a Denver cardiologist convicted of assaulting 11 women to remain on its platforms for years.