Gender Is the Story with The 19th News’ Chabeli Carrazana

In this episode: 

The 19th News’ childcare and economy reporter Chabeli Carrazana discusses the unique beat she’s formed and why reporting on the economy from a gender lens matters.

Chabeli explains how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women of color, and she discusses the challenges faced by immigrant childcare workers in the wake of Trump’s immigration crackdowns. She shares the undue burden LGBTQ+ mothers face when it comes to healthcare, and she gives insight into the groundbreaking universal childcare program implemented in New Mexico. 

She also points to NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda as a possible model for the next wave of universal childcare.

REFERENCES: 

Chabeli Carrazzana - @ChabeliC_

The 19th News - Author Bio & Articles

Breaking the News - Documentary