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December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
👋 The 19th is off for a scheduled break. We’ll be back on Monday, January 5.
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@19thnews.org is hiring two editors!! We're looking for folks who live and breathe for finding distinct angles, shaping stories and editing across platforms. I want to see a creative mind amid rigorous standards — someone who wants to grow *with* us. 19thnews.org/19th-news-ed...
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The 19th is hiring an editor to work closely with the editorial director to assign, shape, edit and publish stories to fulfill The 19th’s mission of serving women and LGBTQ+ people with timely, high-q...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
@19thnews.org is hiring two editors!! We're looking for folks who live and breathe for finding distinct angles, shaping stories and editing across platforms. I want to see a creative mind amid rigorous standards — someone who wants to grow *with* us. 19thnews.org/19th-news-ed...
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Earlier this month I wrote about why doctors say you can’t compare the United States’ vaccine recommendations to other countries. Evergreen topic amid a lot of emerging headlines. 19thnews.org/2025/12/trum...
Some countries recommend fewer childhood vaccines. That plan is riskier in America.
Comparing the United States’ childhood vaccine schedule to other countries doesn't consider the lack of universal health care, vaccine experts say.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Earlier this month I wrote about why doctors say you can’t compare the United States’ vaccine recommendations to other countries. Evergreen topic amid a lot of emerging headlines. 19thnews.org/2025/12/trum...
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik formally launched her campaign November 7, but dropped out just six weeks later.
In a December 19 post on X, Stefanik said she was ending her campaign for governor and also that she would not seek reelection to Congress.
In a December 19 post on X, Stefanik said she was ending her campaign for governor and also that she would not seek reelection to Congress.
In New York, Hochul’s re-election bid faces primary challenge from her handpicked lieutenant governor
2026 races to watch: GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is setting up a contest against Gov. Kathy Hochul, who first has a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik formally launched her campaign November 7, but dropped out just six weeks later.
In a December 19 post on X, Stefanik said she was ending her campaign for governor and also that she would not seek reelection to Congress.
In a December 19 post on X, Stefanik said she was ending her campaign for governor and also that she would not seek reelection to Congress.
With Affordable Care Act insurance premiums poised to skyrocket, some are considering going outside of the marketplace to find more affordable options. But that requires caution.
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Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs
With Affordable Care Act premiums poised to skyrocket, some are considering going outside of the marketplace to find more affordable options. But that requires caution.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
With Affordable Care Act insurance premiums poised to skyrocket, some are considering going outside of the marketplace to find more affordable options. But that requires caution.
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Exciting holiday news! @19thnews.org is hiring *two* full-time editors to join our newsroom in 2026! 🥳 Apply by January 19! 19thnews.org/19th-news-ed...
We're hiring an Editor
The 19th is hiring an editor to work closely with the editorial director to assign, shape, edit and publish stories to fulfill The 19th’s mission of serving women and LGBTQ+ people with timely, high-q...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Exciting holiday news! @19thnews.org is hiring *two* full-time editors to join our newsroom in 2026! 🥳 Apply by January 19! 19thnews.org/19th-news-ed...
We're hiring two editors to join our newsroom! Benefits include:
🟣 $105,000 – $140,000 salary range
🟣 20 vacation days a year
🟣 Paid family leave (100% up to 6 months)
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/48Xlw0U
🟣 $105,000 – $140,000 salary range
🟣 20 vacation days a year
🟣 Paid family leave (100% up to 6 months)
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/48Xlw0U
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're hiring two editors to join our newsroom! Benefits include:
🟣 $105,000 – $140,000 salary range
🟣 20 vacation days a year
🟣 Paid family leave (100% up to 6 months)
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/48Xlw0U
🟣 $105,000 – $140,000 salary range
🟣 20 vacation days a year
🟣 Paid family leave (100% up to 6 months)
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/48Xlw0U
New proposed regulations from the Department of Health and Human Services would bar federal programs like Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Trump administration moves to adopt sweeping new rules targeting care for transgender youth
If approved, the proposed regulations would dramatically impact an already challenging landscape.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New proposed regulations from the Department of Health and Human Services would bar federal programs like Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
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The Center for Biological Diversity released a new report finding that most state emergency preparedness checklists fail to include basic sexual and reproductive health supplies.
Advocates and mutual aid groups are filling in the gaps.
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Advocates and mutual aid groups are filling in the gaps.
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Preparing for a wildfire or hurricane? Don’t forget water, documents — and your birth control.
Few states include sexual and reproductive health supplies in emergency checklist recommendations, a new report finds.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Center for Biological Diversity released a new report finding that most state emergency preparedness checklists fail to include basic sexual and reproductive health supplies.
Advocates and mutual aid groups are filling in the gaps.
19thnews.org/2025/12/wild...
Advocates and mutual aid groups are filling in the gaps.
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wrote about how this chaotic and difficult year was filled with banger after banger from POC women and queer artists
December 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
wrote about how this chaotic and difficult year was filled with banger after banger from POC women and queer artists
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States typically have a list of items that residents should have on hand in case of an emergency. But according to a new 50-state scorecard released on Thursday, only one state — Maryland — does a good job of including sexual and reproductive health supplies into its preparedness checklist.
Preparing for a wildfire or hurricane? Don’t forget water, documents — and your birth control.
Few states include sexual and reproductive health supplies in emergency checklist recommendations, a new report finds.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
States typically have a list of items that residents should have on hand in case of an emergency. But according to a new 50-state scorecard released on Thursday, only one state — Maryland — does a good job of including sexual and reproductive health supplies into its preparedness checklist.
Their stories surfaced in fragments, often only within families. A coalition led by Asian American women is pushing Congress to make them part of the official record.
This piece is published in partnership with More to Her Story:
This piece is published in partnership with More to Her Story:
Asian-American nurses were WWII heroes. History left them behind.
Their stories surfaced in fragments, often only within families. A coalition led by Asian American women is pushing Congress to make them part of the official record.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Their stories surfaced in fragments, often only within families. A coalition led by Asian American women is pushing Congress to make them part of the official record.
This piece is published in partnership with More to Her Story:
This piece is published in partnership with More to Her Story:
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Wrote about the joy of giving Mount Pleasant kids Halloween candy in this unrelenting year 19thnews.org/2025/12/what...
What The 19th loved in 2025
What we did, watched, listened to and wore that brought us joy in 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wrote about the joy of giving Mount Pleasant kids Halloween candy in this unrelenting year 19thnews.org/2025/12/what...
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It's almost the holidays! Except in Congress.
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
House Republicans advance sweeping anti-trans bills ahead of holiday break
One bill would jail doctors who prescribe gender-affirming care to trans youth. Another would block Medicaid dollars from funding that care.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's almost the holidays! Except in Congress.
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to parental leave — but notably excludes provisions that would have provided IVF coverage for active-duty military.
The Senate just passed a new $900 billion defense bill. Here’s what’s in it.
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to parental leave — but notably excludes provisions that would have provided IVF coverage for active-duty military.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to parental leave — but notably excludes provisions that would have provided IVF coverage for active-duty military.
For five years, The 19th staff has taken time to pause and reflect on the things that brought us joy over the past year — completely unrelated to our work. That felt especially important in 2025, which brought an unrelenting, heavy news cycle.
What The 19th loved in 2025
What we did, watched, listened to and wore that brought us joy in 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
For five years, The 19th staff has taken time to pause and reflect on the things that brought us joy over the past year — completely unrelated to our work. That felt especially important in 2025, which brought an unrelenting, heavy news cycle.
One bill would jail doctors who prescribe gender-affirming care to trans youth. Another would block Medicaid dollars from funding that care.
House Republicans advance sweeping anti-trans bills ahead of holiday break
One bill would jail doctors who prescribe gender-affirming care to trans youth. Another would block Medicaid dollars from funding that care.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
One bill would jail doctors who prescribe gender-affirming care to trans youth. Another would block Medicaid dollars from funding that care.
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This year brought an unrelenting cycle of news — but @19thnews.org still found time for joy, unrelated to our professional lives.
Here is where we went, and what we did, watched, listened to and wore that brought us joy in 2025.
Spoiler: I learned to do less, not more (in yoga, at least).
Here is where we went, and what we did, watched, listened to and wore that brought us joy in 2025.
Spoiler: I learned to do less, not more (in yoga, at least).
What The 19th loved in 2025
What we did, watched, listened to and wore that brought us joy in 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This year brought an unrelenting cycle of news — but @19thnews.org still found time for joy, unrelated to our professional lives.
Here is where we went, and what we did, watched, listened to and wore that brought us joy in 2025.
Spoiler: I learned to do less, not more (in yoga, at least).
Here is where we went, and what we did, watched, listened to and wore that brought us joy in 2025.
Spoiler: I learned to do less, not more (in yoga, at least).
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As the year ends, my colleagues and I examined how the Heritage Foundation wishlist for Trump’s second term impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans. Read here:
How much of Project 2025 has actually been accomplished this year?
As the year ends, The 19th takes a look at how the conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
As the year ends, my colleagues and I examined how the Heritage Foundation wishlist for Trump’s second term impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans. Read here:
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“I’m the town crier, literally and figuratively. That’s all I seem to do these days,” Casey Rollins, executive director of Springfield's St. Vincent de Paul, told The 19th of the looming family separations crisis for Haitian immigrants in the Ohio city: 19thnews.org/2025/12/spri... via @19thnews.org
The Ohio grandma racing to help Haitian parents protect children as more deportations near
In Springfield, a city transformed by Haitian immigrants, Casey Rollins says she feels like the “town crier” warning of a looming family separation crisis.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“I’m the town crier, literally and figuratively. That’s all I seem to do these days,” Casey Rollins, executive director of Springfield's St. Vincent de Paul, told The 19th of the looming family separations crisis for Haitian immigrants in the Ohio city: 19thnews.org/2025/12/spri... via @19thnews.org
As the year ends, The 19th takes a look at how the conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.
How much of Project 2025 has actually been accomplished this year?
As the year ends, The 19th takes a look at how the conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
As the year ends, The 19th takes a look at how the conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.
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Though Match Group claimed to a survivor who reported Matthews that they had “permanently banned” him, the suit contends, he remained active on Hinge — and was even promoted as a “Standout” match.
Dating app rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge, Tinder of 'accommodating rapists'
The civil lawsuit filed Tuesday, citing the Dating App Reporting Project, argues that dating apps could kick off serial rapists, but don’t.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Though Match Group claimed to a survivor who reported Matthews that they had “permanently banned” him, the suit contends, he remained active on Hinge — and was even promoted as a “Standout” match.
The civil lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses the world’s largest dating app company of “accommodating rapists across its products,” through “negligence” and a “defective” product, and argues that dating apps could kick off serial rapists, but don’t.
Dating app rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge, Tinder of 'accommodating rapists'
The civil lawsuit filed Tuesday, citing the Dating App Reporting Project, argues that dating apps could kick off serial rapists, but don’t.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The civil lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses the world’s largest dating app company of “accommodating rapists across its products,” through “negligence” and a “defective” product, and argues that dating apps could kick off serial rapists, but don’t.
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“Minneapolis, since the early ’70s, has really been a leader in the gay rights movement,” he said. “That comes out of a lot of the student organizing at the University of Minnesota in the late 60s.”
50 years ago, Minneapolis redefined LGBTQ+ rights
On December 30, 1975, just before the New Year, the city council passed trans-inclusive protections unlike anything the U.S. has been able to achieve.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“Minneapolis, since the early ’70s, has really been a leader in the gay rights movement,” he said. “That comes out of a lot of the student organizing at the University of Minnesota in the late 60s.”
Trump has long maligned journalists and dismissed news coverage he views as unfair to him as “fake news.”
Recently, he’s ratcheted up his insults directed toward respected veteran women reporters in particular, drawing concern and pushback from press freedom advocates. https://bit.ly/456fA4v
Recently, he’s ratcheted up his insults directed toward respected veteran women reporters in particular, drawing concern and pushback from press freedom advocates. https://bit.ly/456fA4v
December 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Trump has long maligned journalists and dismissed news coverage he views as unfair to him as “fake news.”
Recently, he’s ratcheted up his insults directed toward respected veteran women reporters in particular, drawing concern and pushback from press freedom advocates. https://bit.ly/456fA4v
Recently, he’s ratcheted up his insults directed toward respected veteran women reporters in particular, drawing concern and pushback from press freedom advocates. https://bit.ly/456fA4v