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Abby Johnston

Network Partnerships Editor (She/Her)

Hey y’all, I’m Abby Johnston, The 19th’s partnerships editor, running The 19th News Network and editing our economy, climate and reproductive health coverage. I was one of the founding editors here, helping shape the stories, systems and Slack chaos that make this place. I’ve led and edited projects that won us a National Murrow Award and an Online Journalism Award.

I care deeply about The 19th’s mission to spotlight the people and stories that mainstream media relegates to the margins. I’m a sixth-generation Texan, and I grew up watching national media reduce my home to caricature. Now, I am drawn to stories with nuance and heart, stories that challenge. I love people-centered journalism that illuminates complicated issues and forces readers to think critically about impact.

Before, I worked at Texas Monthly, FRONTLINE and the Texas Observer. I am a proud graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Missouri. My spare time in Austin is devoted to my family, music, running and wine.

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Latest from Abby Johnston

'We stand in solidarity': Reproductive justice and disability rights advocates react to Britney Spears' forced IUD

In a 24-minute statement, Spears said that under conservatorship she was forced to keep an IUD in despite wanting to have another child.

Abby Johnston, Barbara Rodriguez · June 23, 2021
The White House teams up with dating apps to promote COVID-19 vaccines

Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid and others are offering incentives to encourage users to get vaccinated.

Abby Johnston · May 21, 2021
The women who could help turn Texas blue

If the fabled blue Texas finally happens, women candidates will be behind the shift. Here are five key races to watch.

Abby Johnston · November 3, 2020
Warren: The time to rethink child care is now

The pandemic upended child care. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says that is an opportunity to reimagine the system.

Abby Johnston · October 21, 2020
How Trump and Biden’s dueling town halls addressed women's concerns

There were minimal mentions of issues that disproportionately impact women, though Biden’s town hall saw the first question about LGBTQ+ rights.

Abby Johnston, Shefali Luthra, Andrea Valdez · October 15, 2020
Melinda Gates ‘still discussing’ if she and Bill Gates will endorse a presidential candidate

The decision to throw support behind someone would be a departure for the Gates, who have not previously endorsed someone for the position.

Abby Johnston · August 12, 2020