Latest from Jasmine Mithani
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Missing posts, restricted accounts: Social media has always been hostile to abortion content
After an abortion services provider had its Instagram posts taken down, users pointed the finger at politics. But advocates say suppression is nothing new.
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AI enters Congress: Sexually explicit deepfakes target women lawmakers
A first-of-its-kind study highlights the stark gender disparity in AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images — and puts into focus the evolving risks for women in politics and public life.
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These counties swung for Trump — and abortion rights
The election results in Florida and Nevada affirm that voters do not see their support of abortion rights at odds with their support of Donald Trump, who has bragged about overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Anxiety, joy and then quiet at Harris' election night party
As results came in, the mood at Howard University changed.
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‘Fathers are voting for this man’: Gen Z revives the Trump ‘Access Hollywood’ tape
Democrats are also keen to remind women of how they felt hearing Trump’s words eight years ago.
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For Ruwa Romman, voting for Harris is part of the long game
The Georgia legislator, who was denied a speaking spot at the DNC, spoke with The 19th about Gaza, voting in swing states and her “soul-crushing” decision this presidential election.
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Black women and Latinas are driving Harris’ inflation edge among women voters
It’s a change from June, when Joe Biden was leading the Democratic ticket, according to polling from KFF.
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Gender parity in Congress is a two-party game, and Republicans are lagging
Women aren’t expected to make huge gains in Congress this year, largely driven by a drop in women Republican nominees for the House.
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They want abortion to be legal. And they back Trump.
For these women, abortion isn't their top issue — and they broadly see their stance on access as in line with Trump’s, despite his contradictory statements.
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Will Big Tech be held accountable when it comes to violence against women?
The White House outlined actions tech companies are taking to prevent image-based sexual abuse. Some advocates remain skeptical.