Articles by
Jennifer Gerson
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The Judy Blume renaissance is upon us — even as her books are being banned from schools
A new documentary and a classic book’s film adaptation bring Blume’s work to a new generation, all while experts on censorship and literature reflect on the beloved author’s continued significance.
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Poet Maggie Smith on how gender roles shaped her marriage — and her divorce — in new memoir
In 'You Could Make This Place Beautiful,' Smith searches for answers about the end of her marriage and what it means to show her children a world where women are allowed to give space to their feelings and work.
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'House of Cotton' uses horror and fairy tales to weave a story of abortion and Black women's lives in the South
In Monica Brashears’ debut novel, a young woman in Tennessee needs to find a way to afford an abortion while navigating poverty, religion — and being haunted by her grandmother’s ghost.
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The Olympics could change the future of college cheerleading
As cheerleading moves closer to an Olympic future, a new level of competition could get the sport more resources, recognition and more opportunities for athletes.
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In ‘Sea Change,’ a Korean-American woman reckons with immigrant trauma and navigating life in her early 30s
Gina Chung’s debut novel examines cultural identity, family and friendship as the planet teeters toward catastrophe.
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‘The Nursery’ calls attention to the intensity and loneliness of postpartum life
Szilvia Molnar talks to The 19th about her debut novel and the desire to capture the gritty realities of motherhood in literature.
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Only 1 percent of abortions in Utah took place in a hospital. Soon, that’s the only place they’ll be allowed.
The overwhelming majority of the abortions in Utah were performed in clinics, according to 2020 data exclusively shared with The 19th. But a new law will ban clinics from performing the procedure.
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The radio divide: How airplay reinforces the gender gap in country music
Radio is highlighted as one of the greatest barriers to access in country music — leaving women artists struggling to top the charts in a system that “has to change,” experts say.
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The Chicks were silenced over politics. 20 years later, those lessons shaped country music’s new generation.
Margo Price, Lindsay Ell and Harper Grae spoke to The 19th about the ramifications of being ‘too popular, too opinionated, too loud.’
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NPR's Michel Martin heads to ‘Morning Edition’ with a focus on ‘the stories that we don’t want to talk about’
As the veteran journalist prepares to host the flagship morning show, she reflects on how journalism has evolved on everything from how it covers racism to how it treats mothers.