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Alexa Mikhail
Alexa Mikhail is a reporting fellow for The 19th, covering politics, health and breaking news. She previously worked on investigative stories centered on the nursing home crisis amid COVID-19 for the Medill Investigative Lab and The Washington Post. She is a senior at the Medill School of Journalism, where she studies both Journalism and Gender & Sexuality studies. She is set to graduate in March of 2021.
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“I’m not alone”: How young people have turned to poetry as a form of healing during the pandemic
In recognition of National Poetry Month, The 19th spoke to young people who used poetry to fill the gap of isolation.
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Women of color felt safe at Mills College. They say its closure could be dangerous for future generations.
Mills College, which serves women and nonbinary students, announced it will stop issuing degrees in 2023, sparking concerns from alumni and students.
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In South Dakota, this type of name change now requires a newspaper notice and fee
A new law meant to simplify the name change process after marriage makes it harder to change a middle name to a maiden name.
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Wyoming's flood of anti-abortion bills reveal what's happening across the country, experts say
Wyoming has filed eight anti-abortion bills this session, a record number in recent history for the state legislature.
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Andrew Cuomo allegations and investigations: What we know
The New York governor faces calls for his resignation amid allegations of harassment. He denies wrongdoing.
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‘It was just horrifying’: Meghan and Harry’s viral interview sparked emotions for Black women
The Duchess of Sussex’s experience with mental health crises, racism and tense family dynamics resonated.
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Idaho rejects $6 million in child care funding, sparking protests from women
One representative criticized “any bill that makes it easier or more convenient for mothers to come out of the home,” a comment he later apologized for.
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Common App announces changes to create more inclusive college application process for LGBTQ+ students
The Common App board announced it will reframe its sex and gender questions, barriers to higher education LGBTQ+ people face.
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How Rush Limbaugh helped turn feminism into an urgent threat to the Republican Party
Professor Christina Wolbrecht on the impact of the conservative radio host’s sexist attacks.
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As tribal nations in Montana are threatened by COVID, women health leaders have stepped up
Women are leading efforts to help Montana's Indigenous people and empower the women-majority health care force.