Jasmine Mithani

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They’ve transformed motherhood into lucrative professions — but a new book is exploring the impact that has on kids who grow up online.

Advocates are asking for the state to again cover a gap of $100 million caused by a drop in federal funding.

They've transformed motherhood into lucrative professions, but what happens to the kids who grow up online?

The push comes as the Trump administration has prematurely terminated grants to domestic violence organizations.

The 19th reached out to over 250 domestic violence shelters, organizations and municipalities that have received federal grants in the past to determine the impact of withheld funds.

Our Sister's House used to staff a 24-hour hotline. No matter what time of day a domestic violence survivor called for help, an advocate would be able to help them stay safe. But then a lack of funding meant that hours and staff had to be reduced. Now if someone calls for help overnight or on the weekend, no one picks up the phone.

The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women is refusing to distribute taxpayer dollars earmarked by Congress in fiscal 2025 to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking

Through public office, environmental justice and urban planning, they’re demanding a say in what gets built in communities across the country.

A new rule change would allow agencies to terminate federal grants for political reasons — without a reason or appeal.