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Jennifer Gerson
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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.
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Could the NFL actually start taking sexual violence accusations more seriously?
The NFL appealed Deshaun Watson’s suspension, opening the door for the league to take a long-awaited stance on sexual violence.
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Abortion rights supporters are trying to reduce barriers to access through search keywords
Anti-abortion activists have long dominated the online search strategy game, driving traffic to crisis pregnancy centers. Post-Roe, that’s starting to change.