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Jennifer Gerson
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Label change for mifepristone could reduce barriers to care for miscarriages, advocates say in petition to FDA
Regulations around mifepristone, a common drug used for medication abortion, make it difficult for miscarrying patients to access it. A new petition to the FDA asks for a label change to make it easier to obtain.
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Most Americans believe #MeToo has changed the climate around workplace sexual misconduct
Almost five years since #MeToo went viral, new data from the Pew Research Center finds that most Americans believe that the movement has made it more likely that people would be held accountable for workplace sexual harassment and assault.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s IVF experiences are informing her positions on abortion
A national 15-week ban introduced by Sen. Lindsay Graham prompted the Illinois Democrat, who’s up for reelection this year, to talk about how such restrictions could make IVF more difficult.
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How PBS' Judy Woodruff saw politics change: ‘Women’s issues are everyone’s issues’
The ‘PBS NewsHour’ anchor and managing editor reflects on the changing landscape of gender, politics and journalism.
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How a ceremony intended to honor women athletes ended with them being shooed off the field
The University of South Carolina fumbled a Title IX ceremony because they were just “checking a box,” a soccer player said.
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Taking care of kids makes balancing work and life harder — particularly for moms, poll finds
The challenge mothers in particular face isn’t new — but it is complex and was only exacerbated by the pandemic. A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll sheds light on the issue.
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What makes state legislatures uniquely prone to alleged harassment
Alleged cases in New Mexico and beyond highlight the power dynamics and underlying bureaucratic structures that make legislatures a place ripe for abusive behavior.
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Queer YA books are selling in record numbers despite bans targeting them
Diversity and creativity in LGBTQ+ young adult books is thriving. Authors told The 19th why that’s important and recommended some of their favorites.
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Deshaun Watson receives NFL's highest-ever penalty given for sexual misconduct
The settlement includes an 11-game suspension and a $5 million fine.
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Kamala Harris made history — so her husband did, too
Doug Emhoff is the nation’s first second gentleman. As he’s settled into the role, he’s trying to model what it means to be a man who supports gender equity.