Chabeli Carrazana
@chabeli.bsky.social
Economy + labor + equity @19thnews | she/her
📩 ccarrazana(at)http://19thnews.org
📩 ccarrazana(at)http://19thnews.org
Reposted by Chabeli Carrazana
A newborn in Minneapolis hadn’t eaten for a day and a half.
ICE agents took her mother when she went to work, trying to make money for diapers.
Her 16-year-old and Bri, a local mother of two, saved that baby's life. @chabeli.bsky.social tells their story
ICE agents took her mother when she went to work, trying to make money for diapers.
Her 16-year-old and Bri, a local mother of two, saved that baby's life. @chabeli.bsky.social tells their story
When one mother was taken by ICE, another stepped in to donate breastmilk
Moms in Minneapolis are donating diapers, food and time to help families who have been ripped apart by ICE.
19thnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:46 PM
A newborn in Minneapolis hadn’t eaten for a day and a half.
ICE agents took her mother when she went to work, trying to make money for diapers.
Her 16-year-old and Bri, a local mother of two, saved that baby's life. @chabeli.bsky.social tells their story
ICE agents took her mother when she went to work, trying to make money for diapers.
Her 16-year-old and Bri, a local mother of two, saved that baby's life. @chabeli.bsky.social tells their story
A detail I don't want to get lost in this: So far, Bri and her network have helped more than 500 families with grocery deliveries and more than 300 with diapers and wipes. In just two months.
In Minneapolis, for every story detailing the fallout of the federal crackdown, there are as many stories of people like Bri, a mom donating breastmilk for babies whose mothers are detained by ICE.
Bri's story:
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Bri's story:
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When one mother was taken by ICE, another stepped in to donate breastmilk
Moms in Minneapolis are donating diapers, food and time to help families who have been ripped apart by ICE.
19thnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
A detail I don't want to get lost in this: So far, Bri and her network have helped more than 500 families with grocery deliveries and more than 300 with diapers and wipes. In just two months.
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Bri has a gofundme to help with essentials for other single moms gofund.me/94496b300
Donate to Help Single Moms in Twin Cities stay Housed #ICEOUTMN, organized by B M
update- we have been able to pay one months rent for one family and help pur… B M needs your support for Help Single Moms in Twin Cities stay Housed #ICEOUTMN
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February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Bri has a gofundme to help with essentials for other single moms gofund.me/94496b300
In Minneapolis, for every story detailing the fallout of the federal crackdown, there are as many stories of people like Bri, a mom donating breastmilk for babies whose mothers are detained by ICE.
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
When one mother was taken by ICE, another stepped in to donate breastmilk
Moms in Minneapolis are donating diapers, food and time to help families who have been ripped apart by ICE.
19thnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
In Minneapolis, for every story detailing the fallout of the federal crackdown, there are as many stories of people like Bri, a mom donating breastmilk for babies whose mothers are detained by ICE.
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
Reposted by Chabeli Carrazana
The impact of Alex Pretti’s death has reverberated across America, but perhaps more deeply among the nation’s nurses and health care professionals — who see themselves reflected in the actions he took before his death. My colleague @chabeli.bsky.social and I explore: 19thnews.org/2026/01/nurs...
Nurses saw themselves in Alex Pretti's death. Now they’re demanding justice.
Nurses have advocated for better working conditions for years. Pretti’s death elevated the ongoing challenges for a profession that is increasingly in the crosshairs of immigration enforcement.
19thnews.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The impact of Alex Pretti’s death has reverberated across America, but perhaps more deeply among the nation’s nurses and health care professionals — who see themselves reflected in the actions he took before his death. My colleague @chabeli.bsky.social and I explore: 19thnews.org/2026/01/nurs...
In Pretti’s final moments, Jean Stone saw a nurse.
To watch him come to the aid of a woman & reportedly askif she’s OK, “That’s something that a nurse says constantly in the process of a shift."
Now, nurses are protesting, holding vigils, saying his name at picket lines 19thnews.org/2026/01/nurs...
To watch him come to the aid of a woman & reportedly askif she’s OK, “That’s something that a nurse says constantly in the process of a shift."
Now, nurses are protesting, holding vigils, saying his name at picket lines 19thnews.org/2026/01/nurs...
Nurses saw themselves in Alex Pretti's death. Now they’re demanding justice.
Nurses have advocated for better working conditions for years. Pretti’s death elevated the ongoing challenges for a profession that is increasingly in the crosshairs of immigration enforcement.
19thnews.org
January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
In Pretti’s final moments, Jean Stone saw a nurse.
To watch him come to the aid of a woman & reportedly askif she’s OK, “That’s something that a nurse says constantly in the process of a shift."
Now, nurses are protesting, holding vigils, saying his name at picket lines 19thnews.org/2026/01/nurs...
To watch him come to the aid of a woman & reportedly askif she’s OK, “That’s something that a nurse says constantly in the process of a shift."
Now, nurses are protesting, holding vigils, saying his name at picket lines 19thnews.org/2026/01/nurs...
The first time it happened, a man was outside the day care recording. “There’s nobody here,” he was saying into the camera on his phone.
“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
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“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
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At day cares in Minnesota, strangers are showing up at their doors as parents scramble to protect staff
Parents are stepping in to be volunteer teachers or shuttle providers to work to protect an immigrant workforce.
19thnews.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The first time it happened, a man was outside the day care recording. “There’s nobody here,” he was saying into the camera on his phone.
“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
19thnews.org/2026/01/minn...
“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
19thnews.org/2026/01/minn...
Reposted by Chabeli Carrazana
When Fay, the owner, went outside, a man was already there recording. “There’s nobody here,” he was saying into the camera on his phone.
“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
At day cares in Minnesota, strangers are showing up at their doors as parents scramble to protect staff
Parents are stepping in to be volunteer teachers or shuttle providers to work to protect an immigrant workforce.
19thnews.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
When Fay, the owner, went outside, a man was already there recording. “There’s nobody here,” he was saying into the camera on his phone.
“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
“Can I help you?” she asked him. The man said he was there because of Nick Shirley’s video. He wanted to see the children.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
Black women started 2025 with an unemployment rate of 5.4 percent. They ended it at 7.3 percent — the highest rate in four years. Black women’s unemployment is now equivalent to White women’s rate during the bleakest moments of the Great Recession.
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Black women's unemployment has skyrocketed. Here’s what happened.
The rate is now equivalent to White women’s during the bleakest moments of the Great Recession.
19thnews.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Black women started 2025 with an unemployment rate of 5.4 percent. They ended it at 7.3 percent — the highest rate in four years. Black women’s unemployment is now equivalent to White women’s rate during the bleakest moments of the Great Recession.
19thnews.org/2026/01/blac...
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Reposted by Chabeli Carrazana
Black women’s unemployment is now equivalent to White women’s rate during the bleakest moments of the Great Recession. @chabeli.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.
Black women's unemployment has skyrocketed. Here’s what happened.
The rate is now equivalent to White women’s during the bleakest moments of the Great Recession.
19thnews.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Black women’s unemployment is now equivalent to White women’s rate during the bleakest moments of the Great Recession. @chabeli.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.
Cecil Elvir-Quinonez, who is still breastfeeding her youngest child, is awaiting deportation in a Louisiana ICE facility states away from her family and children.
Gutting story from @shefali.bsky.social
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Gutting story from @shefali.bsky.social
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A pregnant mother in ICE detention says she’s bleeding — and hasn’t seen a doctor in weeks
Cecil Elvir-Quinonez, who is still breastfeeding her youngest child, is awaiting deportation in a Louisiana ICE facility states away from her family and children.
19thnews.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Cecil Elvir-Quinonez, who is still breastfeeding her youngest child, is awaiting deportation in a Louisiana ICE facility states away from her family and children.
Gutting story from @shefali.bsky.social
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Gutting story from @shefali.bsky.social
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A full fact check on what's going on in Minnesota, wading through the politics & spin of this story.
In short, there is no evidence of widespread child care fraud. We take you through the inspection data & government reports into the issue from the past decade.
19thnews.org/2026/01/chil...
In short, there is no evidence of widespread child care fraud. We take you through the inspection data & government reports into the issue from the past decade.
19thnews.org/2026/01/chil...
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 care funding. Here's a fact check.
19thnews.org
January 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A full fact check on what's going on in Minnesota, wading through the politics & spin of this story.
In short, there is no evidence of widespread child care fraud. We take you through the inspection data & government reports into the issue from the past decade.
19thnews.org/2026/01/chil...
In short, there is no evidence of widespread child care fraud. We take you through the inspection data & government reports into the issue from the past decade.
19thnews.org/2026/01/chil...
Reposted by Chabeli Carrazana
The real story behind child care fraud in Minnesota is far less nefarious than what is purported.
Here’s what we actually know about child care fraud in Minnesota and elsewhere, and how day cares and families may be impacted by the new changes.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
Here’s what we actually know about child care fraud in Minnesota and elsewhere, and how day cares and families may be impacted by the new changes.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
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 care funding. Here's a fact check.
19thnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The real story behind child care fraud in Minnesota is far less nefarious than what is purported.
Here’s what we actually know about child care fraud in Minnesota and elsewhere, and how day cares and families may be impacted by the new changes.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
Here’s what we actually know about child care fraud in Minnesota and elsewhere, and how day cares and families may be impacted by the new changes.
@chabeli.bsky.social reports.
Reposted by Chabeli Carrazana
The 19th is hiring two editors!!! (One of whom will edit @chabeli.bsky.social, @bcrodriguez.bsky.social and me!) I am biased, but truly cannot imagine a better place to work, or a better team to join!
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We're hiring an Editor
The 19th is hiring an editor to work closely with the editorial director to assign, shape, edit and publish stories to fulfill The 19th’s mission of serving women and LGBTQ+ people with timely, high-q...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The 19th is hiring two editors!!! (One of whom will edit @chabeli.bsky.social, @bcrodriguez.bsky.social and me!) I am biased, but truly cannot imagine a better place to work, or a better team to join!
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Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
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Child care workers are building a network of resistance against ICE
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leavi...
19thnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
Reposted by Chabeli Carrazana
“When they saw me, they knew something wasn’t right,” Sandra said in Spanish. “Are we never going to see our mom again?” they asked. @chabeli.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org. 19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
Child care workers are building a network of resistance against ICE
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leavi...
19thnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“When they saw me, they knew something wasn’t right,” Sandra said in Spanish. “Are we never going to see our mom again?” they asked. @chabeli.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org. 19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
We finally have jobs numbers out this morning from September and take a look at this: big jump again in Black women's unemployment, now 7.5% from 6.7% in August.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We finally have jobs numbers out this morning from September and take a look at this: big jump again in Black women's unemployment, now 7.5% from 6.7% in August.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
This figure has been ticking up all year. This is now the highest unemployment rate Black women have faced in 4 years, since mid-2021.
For a story! Looking to speak to grandparents raising grandkids in New Mexico, particularly if they are under the age of 5. Let me know if you're interested! Email is ccarrazana [at] 19thnews.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
For a story! Looking to speak to grandparents raising grandkids in New Mexico, particularly if they are under the age of 5. Let me know if you're interested! Email is ccarrazana [at] 19thnews.org
Some of the very programs the Make America Healthy Again movement has said were the key to improving children’s health are now facing cuts by the Trump administration.
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The U.S. wants healthier children. So why is it scaling back its nutrition programs?
Some of the very programs the Make America Healthy Again movement has said were the key to improving children’s health are now facing cuts by the Trump administration.
19thnews.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Some of the very programs the Make America Healthy Again movement has said were the key to improving children’s health are now facing cuts by the Trump administration.
19thnews.org/2025/11/make...
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OUT NOW: @19thnews.org' @chabeli.bsky.social discusses the role childcare plays in the larger conversation about “kitchen-table” issues & the economy.
Listen now!
https://democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/2025/11/13/gender-is-the-story-with-the-19th-news-chabeli-carrazana
Listen now!
https://democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/2025/11/13/gender-is-the-story-with-the-19th-news-chabeli-carrazana
Gender Is the Story with The 19th News' Chabeli Carrazana -- Democracy in Color
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.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
OUT NOW: @19thnews.org' @chabeli.bsky.social discusses the role childcare plays in the larger conversation about “kitchen-table” issues & the economy.
Listen now!
https://democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/2025/11/13/gender-is-the-story-with-the-19th-news-chabeli-carrazana
Listen now!
https://democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/2025/11/13/gender-is-the-story-with-the-19th-news-chabeli-carrazana
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Facing budget shortfalls due to the end of COVID funding, cuts to Medicaid in the Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs, states are turning to one place for cuts: child care.
Many advocates in 2023 warned that a child care cliff was coming. Years later, it’s now here.
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Many advocates in 2023 warned that a child care cliff was coming. Years later, it’s now here.
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States are quietly cutting child care funding — and families are out of options
Facing budget shortfalls due to the end of COVID funding, cuts to Medicaid and tariffs, states are turning to one place for cuts: child care.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Facing budget shortfalls due to the end of COVID funding, cuts to Medicaid in the Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs, states are turning to one place for cuts: child care.
Many advocates in 2023 warned that a child care cliff was coming. Years later, it’s now here.
19thnews.org/2025/11/stat...
Many advocates in 2023 warned that a child care cliff was coming. Years later, it’s now here.
19thnews.org/2025/11/stat...
A GoFundMe for this teacher, who is a mother of two young children, has so far raised $70k: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A GoFundMe for this teacher, who is a mother of two young children, has so far raised $70k: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
Getting new details on this now:
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
‘I have papers’: Child care worker detained by ICE officers inside a Chicago day care
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
19thnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Getting new details on this now:
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
‘I have papers’: Child care worker detained by ICE officers inside a Chicago day care
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
19thnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...