For women in academia, the Wall Street Journal op-ed about the future first lady’s title struck a nerve.
“From an early age, girls are socialized to downplay their accomplishments,” said Dr. Zyer Beaty.
Author: Shefali Luthra
Shefali Luthra covers the intersection of women and health care at the 19th. Prior to joining The 19th, she was a correspondent at Kaiser Health News, where she spent six years covering national health care and policy.
How Trump and Biden’s Dueling Town Halls Addressed Women’s Concerns
The two candidates held competing town halls Thursday on their respective home turfs—Donald Trump in Florida, Joe Biden in Pennsylvania—at the same time on different networks.
Trump’s Amy Coney Barrett Pick for Supreme Court Might Backfire, Analysts Say
Trump’s commitment to picking a woman appears political: Trump’s administration has been criticized for being male-dominated, and his support is dwindling with women voters. That includes white women, who played a key role in his 2016 victory. Picking Amy Coney Barrett is likely an effort to bring them back into the fold.
But when it comes to winning over voters, analysts agreed the strategy appears at the very least ineffective—and potentially counterproductive.
Pregnancy-Related Death Is a National Crisis. Medicaid Expansion Could Help Address That.
A new study found that when states expanded Medicaid eligibility, pregnant people were less likely to lose health insurance postpartum. That’s a big deal, experts said.