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Jennifer Gerson
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Trumpmania: How the world of professional wrestling influenced the presidency
The two are connected through enthusiastic fandoms, pageantry, machoism — and allegations of sexual assault.
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Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before
In 2025, women's representation in state government increased overall, except for White women, according to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP).
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March for Our Lives lays off most of its staff, names new executive director
Jaclyn Corin, a Parkland survivor and one of the organization’s co-founders, plans to focus on digital strategy and youth mobilization.
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Should boys talk about their feelings more? There’s a partisan divide.
New studies from the Pew Research Center show while opinions on raising boys haven’t shifted much since 2017, more people think there’s the right emphasis on leadership, feelings and school for girls.
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The 19th Explains: Andrew Tate, the ‘king of toxic masculinity,’ and his return to the U.S.
The self-described misogynist influencer faces various charges in Romania, including rape, human trafficking, trafficking of minors and sex with a minor.
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Elon Musk brought his 4-year-old to the Oval Office. It wasn’t just a photo op.
The preschooler’s appearance is a sign of Musk’s pronatalism and beliefs about family.
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Trump’s political brand is everywhere at the Super Bowl
Even Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show was about the president, according to the right.
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The 19th Explains: What sex trafficking is — and isn’t
A number of high-profile recent criminal and civil cases have involved allegations of sex trafficking.
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Smaller marches, more listening and legislating: Women’s opposition as Trump is inaugurated
This year’s march on the National Mall was far smaller than the Women’s March eight years ago, as many progressive women find other ways to oppose Donald Trump.
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Over a third of Americans are on TikTok. That could change Sunday.
The government argues the app poses a national security threat. But TikTok — a major content creation and news source — says the proposed ban is a free speech violation.