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Trump says he wants to improve women’s health research. But what does that actually mean if federal research grants restrict the word ‘gender’ and other terms? My latest for @19thnews.org tries to make sense of this new executive order: 19thnews.org/2026/10/wome...

19thnews.orgHow will Trump improve women's health if federal research grants restrict the word 'gender'?A newly announced executive order to create a federal women’s health division comes amid a lawsuit that highlights contradictory priorities for the Trump administration.

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Big news: The 19th is hiring a sports reporter. Read more about the vision here:

19thnews.orgGame on: The 19th is launching a sports deskIn all of our beats, we’ve strived to make our journalism distinct from the work of other newsrooms. We want to bring that spirit to sports coverage.

Here’s what you need to know about: 🟣 Casting your ballot 🟣 The rights you have on Election Day 🟣 What to expect after polls close 🟣 How to know who won

19thnews.orgHow to vote in this year’s electionHere’s what to know about voting by mail or in person and where to find information on your state.

Nathalie convinced her parents to buy her a Home Depot skeleton. Then she dragged him to the basement and gave him a new personality. (His favorite color is now pink).

19thnews.orgMeet Uncle Murray, the talking skeleton programmed by a 9-year-old girlNathalie convinced her parents to buy her a Home Depot skeleton. Then she dragged him to the basement and gave him a new personality. (His favorite color is now pink).

In 2023, Mike Beltran filed a defamation lawsuit on behalf of Chris Dorworth, former Republican state legislator and associate of Matt Gaetz, claiming that a woman had falsely testified against Dorworth about the sex trafficking she experienced as a teen. https://bit.ly/4BtUJXi

bit.lyA GOP House candidate did legal work for man accused in sex trafficking scandalMike Beltran, who worked as a lawyer for an associate of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, is aiming to knock off Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in a Florida battleground district.

For years, the website Abortion.org redirected users to anti-abortion information. But then, Rebecca Nall — the founder of I Need An A, an online directory of abortion providers — purchased the domain and now, for what is likely the first time, the website contains resources about abortion.

bit.lyIt took years for Abortion.org to actually be about abortionRebecca Nall, founder of I Need An A, secured a popular website address which had long redirected visitors to anti-abortion information.

Some national policy experts are skeptical about the new initiative after watching the same White House propose cuts to NIH’s nearly $48 billion budget and challenge grant topics — including in areas that impact women’s health.

19thnews.orgHow will Trump improve women's health if federal research grants restrict the word 'gender'?A newly announced executive order to create a federal women’s health division comes amid a lawsuit that highlights contradictory priorities for the Trump administration.

If she wins a full term in November, Fire Thunder would join a growing number of Indigenous women successfully seeking higher office across the country. In Montana, the success of these candidates is a result of decades of women-led organizing on the ground.

19thnews.orgKatie Fire Thunder’s campaign could help Montana seat a record number of Native womenThrough grassroots organizing, political leadership and behind-the-scenes mentorship, their wins have been decades in the making.

Sports was not in our immediate game plan (heh) when we launched The 19th, but over the years it has become clear how these stories belong in our coverage. So game on! We’re launching a sports desk and looking for a sports reporter. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4i5Cn7B

After years of fighting for better pay and benefits, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have unionized. If successful, they would be the first NFL cheer squad to reach a contract.

19thnews.orgGive them a C-O-N-T-R-A-C-T: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are unionizingIf successful, they'd be the first NFL cheerleading squad to reach a contract.

The pamphlets were addressed to the “student” of households and included sections encouraging LGBTQ+ youth to seek help from several advocacy groups if their parents don’t support their gender identity. From @texastribune.org:

19thnews.orgTexas district attorney opens forgery investigation into disputed transgender mailersThe pamphlets appear to be an attempt to anger voters ahead of the midterm elections, GOP District Attorney Sarah Stogner said.

The average divorce cost nationwide ranges from $10,000 to $15,000. And the burden can be especially heavy for women, who often navigate widened financial gaps because of their children or lack of insight to household finances.

19thnews.orgThe cost of leaving: Why some women are crowdfunding their divorcesFrom attorney retainers to childcare expenses, divorce costs begin before a woman leaves and continue long after. Some are asking strangers for help.

Abuse scandals hurt Ohio victims. Will it do the same for the men running for office?

19thnews.orgOhio voters weigh how men candidates treat the women in their livesRep. Max Miller is running for reelection amid accusations of domestic violence that have put a spotlight on a painful issue for survivors.

Most of Georgia’s counties are without a labor and delivery unit. To fill those gaps, the state is looking to equip emergency rooms to handle obstetric emergencies. Advocates and doctors worry, however, that the ER is being used as a stopgap.

bit.lyNew arrivals in the ER? Georgia gears up to solve rural maternal health crisisMost of Georgia’s counties are without a labor and delivery unit. To fill those gaps, the state is looking to equip emergency rooms to handle obstetric emergencies. Advocates and doctors worry, howeve...

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Abuse scandals hurt victims; does it impact the men running for office? I spoke with a domestic violence advocate in Ohio whose client is now scared to pursue a legal case against her abusive ex. + @gracepanetta.bsky.social spoke to voters in Ohio about Rep. Max Miller. 19thnews.org/2026/10/ohio...

19thnews.orgOhio voters weigh how men candidates treat the women in their livesRep. Max Miller is running for reelection amid accusations of domestic violence that have put a spotlight on a painful issue for survivors.

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Had sooo much fun talking baby products, the algorithm and all the stupid stuff we bought when we had kids with the team at Not Right Now Pod! Listen here: lnk.to/nrn050_chabe...

lnk.toThe Mom Guilt EconomyThis week, Claire and Quinn are joined by Chabeli Carrazana, economy and childcare reporter at The 19th and author of their Mom Guilt Economy newsletter. She's the only reporter in the country (that w...

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Vivek Ramaswamy has made Amy Acton's childhood abuse his closing argument against her in the Ohio governor's race. President Trump thinks he should “keep it up.” VP Vance told upset Republicans to "stop whining." UPDATED: 19thnews.org/2026/10/amy-...

19thnews.orgAmy Acton survived childhood abuse. Her Republican opponent is using it to attack her.Vivek Ramaswamy has made this the closing argument against her in the Ohio governor's race. President Trump thinks he should “keep it up.”

Maria Alejandra Valero Brinez, who is five months pregnant and has a history of stillbirth, says she isn’t receiving regular prenatal care at an Arizona detention center, where even getting clean drinking water is a struggle.

19thnews.orgWoman with history of stillbirth fears losing another pregnancy in ICE detentionMaria Alejandra Valero Brinez, who is five months into a high-risk pregnancy, said she isn’t receiving regular prenatal care at an Arizona detention center, lawmakers exclusively told The 19th.

As the estrogen patch shortage continues, many are experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms like hot flashes, heart palpitations, and mood changes. If you or someone you know can't find the patch in your area, here are a few options during this shortage.

19thnews.orgImpacted by the estrogen patch shortage? Here are your options.A lot of people are reporting trouble finding estradiol patches used to address perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

“Far too many of us have been betrayed by institutions that say that they were here to protect us." Women are far more likely than men to say officials have failed on sexual assault, new polling finds.

bit.lySurprising no woman: Men are more likely to say they trust how officials handle sexual assaultNew polling finds a gender gap in trust of elected officials and college Greek culture — two weeks before the midterms and amid the "Cornell seven" case.

“I think she’s gonna catch this cultural wave that people want something different. ... If it happens, it’ll be the thing everyone’s talking about.”

19thnews.org‘She knows what we need’: Black women voters say it’s time for Keisha Lance BottomsThe former Atlanta mayor has a chance to make history in Georgia's governor race — if she can overcome her opponent’s massive spending.

Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rescinded previous guidance affirming that nursing home residents have the right to vote. That has made nursing home residents, and experts, more concerned about government interference and voter suppression ahead of Nov. 3.

19thnews.orgNursing home residents have a right to vote. This mother and daughter won’t be intimidated.For voters in nursing homes, casting a ballot can require a lot of extra steps. Conspiracy theories about voter fraud could make an already complicated process worse.

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After watching parents return to work while their babies were in the NICU, Pittsburgh nurses fought to secure the nation's first county-level paid parental leave policy. Nurse Jean Stone said she hopes it becomes an "early example of when things started to change." 19thnews.org/2026/10/paid...

19thnews.orgA historic win for paid parental leave, led by nursesAfter watching parents return to work while their babies were still in intensive care, Pittsburgh nurses fought to secure the nation's first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy.

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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is closing out one of the nastiest races of the 2026 cycle by suggesting that Democrat Amy Acton, his opponent in the Ohio governor’s race, has lied about the well-documented childhood sexual abuse she experienced for political gain. 19thnews.org/2026/10/amy-...

19thnews.orgAmy Acton survived childhood abuse. Her Republican opponent is using it to attack her.From mocking the Democrat's therapy to an ad featuring her estranged mother, Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies have made it his closing argument against her in the Ohio governor's race.

From mocking the Amy Acton's therapy to an ad featuring her estranged mother, Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies have made it his closing argument against her in the Ohio governor's race.

19thnews.orgAmy Acton survived childhood abuse. Her Republican opponent is using it to attack her.From mocking the Democrat's therapy to an ad featuring her estranged mother, Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies have made it his closing argument against her in the Ohio governor's race.

Only 10 percent of Americans support the idea of household voting, or changing U.S. elections so that each household rather than each adult citizen can cast one vote. That’s according to polling last month from The 19th and YouGov. https://bit.ly/4BhGDIt

Uncloseted Media and The 19th analyzed nearly 200 X posts to uncover how anti-trans talking points against James Talarico, the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, spread rapidly after his primary win. https://bit.ly/3TOCMC7

bit.lyHow anti-trans backlash to James Talarico spread like wildfireUncloseted Media and The 19th analyzed nearly 200 X posts and found how anti-trans talking points against the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas spread rapidly after his primary win.

Five months ago, nurses at a hospital in Pittsburgh launched a coalition of parents, advocates and elected leaders to push for paid parental leave in Allegheny County. On Tuesday, the County Council voted to pass the program, making it the first of its kind in the country.

19thnews.orgA historic win for paid parental leave, led by nursesAfter watching parents return to work while their babies were still in intensive care, Pittsburgh nurses fought to secure the nation's first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy.

When Texas lawmakers enacted House Bill 7 — a sweeping law that allows private citizens to sue anyone who helps distribute abortion medication in the state — Students for Life cheered the measure. Now, that anti-abortion group is being sued under the very law they championed. https://bit.ly/4eEp7V5

19thnews.orgThe case that could weaken one of Texas’ most ambitious anti-abortion lawsAn organization that championed the law is now being sued under it. The case could show what limits could be put on the sweeping law.

Our first-ever merch collection is here, inspired by a question we ask every day: Who gets remembered as a revolutionary? The 19th is a nonprofit newsroom telling the stories of the women and LGBTQ+ people shaping this country's future. Now you can be part of it, too. Shop here:

store.19thnews.orgShop The 19th MerchThe 19th is a nonprofit newsroom telling the stories of the women and LGBTQ+ people shaping this country's future. Now you can be part of it, too.

Navigator Research has found that 1 in 4 people who voted for Trump in 2024 now regret it. Among those are women who were once Trump's most committed backers, giving Democrats and opportunity to sway voters by focusing on issues suburban women care about.

bit.lyThese White suburban moms regret voting for Trump — but aren’t sold on Democrats“I’m embarrassed on a world stage,” said a regretful Trump voter in a Navigator Research focus group shared first with The 19th.

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If elected, Nixon would become Florida’s first Black senator and could be one of a record four Black women senators serving simultaneously. Her candidacy has expanded the political imagination of her state and country about who can win statewide — and who gets to claim Florida’s future.

19thnews.orgAngie Nixon has been working years for this momentThe Florida Democrat is putting her history as an organizer and lawmaker toward challenging notions of electability.

Angie Nixon, who now seems to be everywhere, did not come out of nowhere. @errinhaines.bsky.social spoke with Florida's Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate about how Nixon's work as an organizer and lawmaker prepared her for the spotlight.

19thnews.orgAngie Nixon has been working years for this momentThe Florida Democrat is putting her history as an organizer and lawmaker toward challenging notions of electability.

1/ Both estrogen and testosterone have been in the spotlight during Trump’s second term. It’s part of a fixation on hormone therapy from the administration and easing access to hormones for cisgender men  — but not trans people or women.🧵

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7/ But experts like Kelsy Burke, professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, are troubled by those kinds of claims from Makary and other Trump administration allies. bit.ly/4BeG4z7

8/8 And even with Makary gone, the FDA still sees expanding hormone therapy as a priority — with a continued focus on cisgender men. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4BeG4z7

1/ Both estrogen and testosterone have been in the spotlight during Trump’s second term. It’s part of a fixation on hormone therapy from the administration and easing access to hormones for cisgender men  — but not trans people or women.🧵

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5/ But encouraging women to take estrogen and men to take testosterone while also keeping trans people from accessing hormones sends a narrow message about gender and sex, said Treva B. Lindsey, a gender studies professor. bit.ly/4BeG4z7

6/ Part of maintaining the status quo, and a narrow definition of men and women, is the idea that hormone therapy can save marriages —  a claim made by former FDA chief Marty Makary. bit.ly/4BeG4z7

bit.lyIt’s a transformative moment for hormones. And kind of a weird one.Want to halt aging, stop divorce and increase national security? The Trump administration seems to believe hormones can do all of that.

1/ Both estrogen and testosterone have been in the spotlight during Trump’s second term. It’s part of a fixation on hormone therapy from the administration and easing access to hormones for cisgender men  — but not trans people or women.🧵

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3/ Dr. Alex Dworak, a family medicine doctor, believes that more people should be able to access testosterone. But he sees significant hypocrisy in the administration embracing testosterone for aging cisgender men while rejecting it for trans men. bit.ly/4BeG4z7

bit.lyIt’s a transformative moment for hormones. And kind of a weird one.Want to halt aging, stop divorce and increase national security? The Trump administration seems to believe hormones can do all of that.

4/ Many experts feel similarly about the administration’s focus on estrogen. New data and support from the FDA means more providers are willing to prescribe estrogen to treat symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. bit.ly/4BeG4z7

1/ Both estrogen and testosterone have been in the spotlight during Trump’s second term. It’s part of a fixation on hormone therapy from the administration and easing access to hormones for cisgender men  — but not trans people or women.🧵

2/ In April, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new effort to increase men’s libido by using testosterone replacement therapy. The agency has expanded treatment to more cisgender men with  “low T,” or low testosterone — mainly, to improve men’s sexual health. bit.ly/4BeG4z7

bit.lyIt’s a transformative moment for hormones. And kind of a weird one.Want to halt aging, stop divorce and increase national security? The Trump administration seems to believe hormones can do all of that.

By sharing their stories, everyday women are becoming trusted messengers on issues such as immigration, intimate partner violence and healthcare.

bit.lyWomen are baring their souls to make the midterm elections feel personalBy sharing their stories, everyday women are becoming trusted messengers on issues such as immigration, intimate partner violence and healthcare.

The 19th is hiring a chief product officer! Responsibilities include: 🟣Translating The 19th's strategy into a product and technology vision 🟣Shaping how our journalism is delivered to readers 🟣Launching and iterating on products that work to serve our audiences Apply here: https://bit.ly/46VZtam

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I am thrilled to share that we have five incredible leaders joining @19thnews.org board. They include: Victoria Doyle, Amy Metzler Ritter, Sapphira Goradia Shaw, Marcela Davison Avilés and Colleen Foster.

From Washington to Vermont and Arizona to Virginia, here's the states where voters will decide how trans youth can participate in school sports, access gender-affirming healthcare and more.

19thnews.orgYour guide to LGBTQ+ ballot measures in 2026Voters in seven states will decide how trans youth can participate in school sports, access gender-affirming healthcare and more.

New moms are exhausted, anxious and online. And — in a country where baby products offer more support than federal policy — the algorithm knows exactly what to sell to them. In these conditions, the $60 billion baby product market has blossomed.

youtube.comYou’ll do anything for your baby. The algorithm knows how to exploit that.YouTube video by The 19th

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We're hiring a Chief Product Officer! This person is responsible for translating The 19th’s organizational strategy into a clear, prioritized product and technology vision and is accountable for the roadmap and team that bring that vision to life. Apply by October 19.

19thnews.orgWe're hiring a chief product officerThe 19th is hiring a chief product officer to translate organizational strategy into a clear, prioritized product vision, and is accountable for the roadmap and team that bring that vision to life.

A school shooting in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday that killed three children and a teacher — and left another teacher and child critically injured — was another stark reminder of the dangers of being a teacher in America today. https://bit.ly/4jqhLrK