Candice Norwood
@candicenorwood.bsky.social
Reporter @19thnews.org. Mostly covering the intersection of gender / courts / criminal justice. Occasional Beyoncé correspondent. She/her.
Email: cnorwood(at)19thnews(dot)org. Text me on Signal at cjnorwood.35
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Email: cnorwood(at)19thnews(dot)org. Text me on Signal at cjnorwood.35
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The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder.
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
Officer found not guilty in killing of pregnant Black mother Ta’Kiya Young
An attorney for Young’s family called the outcome “an American tragedy.”
19thnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder.
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
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Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
Child care workers are building a network of resistance against ICE
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leavi...
19thnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
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Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
Child care workers are building a network of resistance against ICE
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leavi...
19thnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
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A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a young athlete: Some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide this year
A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a student athlete: These are some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide in the past year | CNN
On a cool November night in 1999, dozens of transgender people and their friends stood thousands of miles apart in Boston and San Francisco. They lit slender candles and spoke into the surrounding dar...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a young athlete: Some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide this year
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“That definitely wasn’t in my playbook. It should not have to be like this.” Just hours after surgery for uterine fibroids, Rep. LaMonica McIver — a target of Trump’s Justice Department — was in Washington to vote last week. https://bit.ly/4i5YV6m
A vote too important for Rep. LaMonica McIver to miss
Just hours after surgery for uterine fibroids, the New Jersey Democrat — a target of Trump’s Justice Department — was in Washington to vote last week.
19thnews.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“That definitely wasn’t in my playbook. It should not have to be like this.” Just hours after surgery for uterine fibroids, Rep. LaMonica McIver — a target of Trump’s Justice Department — was in Washington to vote last week. https://bit.ly/4i5YV6m
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Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.
Alice Wong, disability justice advocate and author, dies at 51
Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.
19thnews.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.
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For a story! Looking to speak to grandparents raising grandkids in New Mexico, particularly if they are under the age of 5. Let me know if you're interested! Email is ccarrazana [at] 19thnews.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
For a story! Looking to speak to grandparents raising grandkids in New Mexico, particularly if they are under the age of 5. Let me know if you're interested! Email is ccarrazana [at] 19thnews.org
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Detransition is being used as political fodder by the Trump admin and its allies to support extreme anti-trans policies.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
Detransition is key to politicians’ anti-trans agenda. But what is it really like?
The 19th spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed and used by the Trump administration, which has positioned itself as a protector of those who detransition.
19thnews.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Detransition is being used as political fodder by the Trump admin and its allies to support extreme anti-trans policies.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
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I've been working on this for awhile, and now it's finally out in the world — our new series explores the nuances of detransitioning in America right now.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
Detransition is key to politicians’ anti-trans agenda. But what is it really like?
The 19th spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed and used by the Trump administration, which has positioned itself as a protector of those who detransition.
19thnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I've been working on this for awhile, and now it's finally out in the world — our new series explores the nuances of detransitioning in America right now.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
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Journalists who cover race, gender and inequality are often the first to go in layoffs, raising deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.
Teen Vogue changed how a generation saw politics and inclusion. That era could be over.
Journalists who cover race, gender and inequality are often the first to go, raising deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.
19thnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Journalists who cover race, gender and inequality are often the first to go in layoffs, raising deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.
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Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.
ICE fears put pregnant immigrants and their babies at risk
Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.
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ICE has recently targeted patients in hospital maternity wards and on their way home from prenatal visits. As a result,
many patients are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.
~250k babies are born every year to immigrations w/o permanent status.
19thnews.org/2025/10/preg...
many patients are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.
~250k babies are born every year to immigrations w/o permanent status.
19thnews.org/2025/10/preg...
ICE fears put pregnant immigrants and their babies at risk
Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.
19thnews.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
ICE has recently targeted patients in hospital maternity wards and on their way home from prenatal visits. As a result,
many patients are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.
~250k babies are born every year to immigrations w/o permanent status.
19thnews.org/2025/10/preg...
many patients are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.
~250k babies are born every year to immigrations w/o permanent status.
19thnews.org/2025/10/preg...
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"This generation has been taught that the American Dream needs to look a certain way... What the CLT offers is still wealth-building, but incrementally."
The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability for longtime D.C. residents.
Republished from @nextcity.org:
The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability for longtime D.C. residents.
Republished from @nextcity.org:
This Anacostia nonprofit is fighting displacement east of the river
The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability and “pay-it-forward” homeownership to protect longtime D.C. residents.
51st.news
October 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"This generation has been taught that the American Dream needs to look a certain way... What the CLT offers is still wealth-building, but incrementally."
The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability for longtime D.C. residents.
Republished from @nextcity.org:
The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability for longtime D.C. residents.
Republished from @nextcity.org:
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A federal judge sentenced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday to 50 months in prison — just over four years — marking an end to a trial against one of the most influential names in entertainment. Combs must also pay a $500,000 fine.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years in federal prison
Prosecutors sought an 11-year sentence for Combs to “reflect the substantial psychological, emotional, and physical damage he has inflicted.”
19thnews.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A federal judge sentenced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday to 50 months in prison — just over four years — marking an end to a trial against one of the most influential names in entertainment. Combs must also pay a $500,000 fine.
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“I’ve finally grown tired,” WNBA star Napheesa Collier takes on the league's inaction on injuries. “The league has made it clear it isn’t about innovation, it isn’t about collaboration, it’s about control and power.” @candicenorwood.bsky.social
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What is going on between the WNBA and star player Napheesa Collier?
Collier made a statement criticizing a "lack of accountability" from the league’s executive leadership.
19thnews.org
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“I’ve finally grown tired,” WNBA star Napheesa Collier takes on the league's inaction on injuries. “The league has made it clear it isn’t about innovation, it isn’t about collaboration, it’s about control and power.” @candicenorwood.bsky.social
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Republicans often argue that they want to crack down on crime and protect women, but advocates working on bail reform around the country argue that these policies benefit women on multiple levels — from those accused of crimes to survivors of gender-based violence.
Trump says ending cash bail endangers women. Advocates say it protects them.
Recent reforms now require safety risk assessments when considering pretrial release from jail. These can benefit women on multiple levels, from those accused of crimes to survivors of gender-based vi...
bit.ly
October 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Republicans often argue that they want to crack down on crime and protect women, but advocates working on bail reform around the country argue that these policies benefit women on multiple levels — from those accused of crimes to survivors of gender-based violence.
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Trump says ending cash bail endangers women. Advocates say it protects them.
New from @candicenorwood.bsky.social
New from @candicenorwood.bsky.social
Trump says ending cash bail endangers women. Advocates say it protects them.
Recent reforms now require safety risk assessments when considering pretrial release from jail. These can benefit women on multiple levels, from those accused of crimes to survivors of gender-based vi...
19thnews.org
October 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Trump says ending cash bail endangers women. Advocates say it protects them.
New from @candicenorwood.bsky.social
New from @candicenorwood.bsky.social
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🚨 🥳 For the next 12 weeks, The 19th is talking all things menopause in a new, weekly newsletter authored by reporter @jennifergerson.bsky.social. Sign up to get each new edition delivered straight to your inbox:
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Menopause, without the noise
We’re talking about it, in your inbox every Tuesday.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🚨 🥳 For the next 12 weeks, The 19th is talking all things menopause in a new, weekly newsletter authored by reporter @jennifergerson.bsky.social. Sign up to get each new edition delivered straight to your inbox:
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In 2023, a violent, 3-minute AI video appeared on TikTok depicting Florida judge Jennifer Johnson's death — a frightening example of how the expansion of AI technology has led to growing threats against women in public office.
'Not a way to live': AI is fueling violent threats against women judges
Florida judge Jennifer Johnson said that an AI video depicting her death terrified her children and highlighted security gaps for state judges.
bit.ly
September 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In 2023, a violent, 3-minute AI video appeared on TikTok depicting Florida judge Jennifer Johnson's death — a frightening example of how the expansion of AI technology has led to growing threats against women in public office.
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For the next 12 weeks, The 19th is talking all things menopause in a new, weekly by the great @jennifergerson.bsky.social!
Sign up to get each new edition delivered straight to your inbox: 19thnews.org/newsletters/...
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Menopause, without the noise
We’re talking about it, in your inbox every Tuesday.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
For the next 12 weeks, The 19th is talking all things menopause in a new, weekly by the great @jennifergerson.bsky.social!
Sign up to get each new edition delivered straight to your inbox: 19thnews.org/newsletters/...
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This is the fourth annual poll from The 19th and @surveymonkey.com, designed to shed light on what women, particularly women of color, and LGBTQ+ people think about the issues animating our politics.
The State of Our Nation: Gauging Americans’ political opinions in 2025
This is the fourth annual poll from The 19th and SurveyMonkey, designed to shed light on what women, particularly women of color, and LGBTQ+ people think about the issues animating our politics.
bit.ly
September 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This is the fourth annual poll from The 19th and @surveymonkey.com, designed to shed light on what women, particularly women of color, and LGBTQ+ people think about the issues animating our politics.
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Half of respondents to a new 19th News/@SurveyMonkey.com poll said they believe that society would benefit from a return to traditional gender roles.
Nearly 6 in 10 men agreed to want a return to traditional gender roles, compared with 4 in 10 women.
Nearly 6 in 10 men agreed to want a return to traditional gender roles, compared with 4 in 10 women.
Most men want a return to traditional gender roles, but women aren't so sure
A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows how men and women of every generation, including Gen Z, are divided over questions about who takes on which roles in the family.
19thnews.org
September 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Half of respondents to a new 19th News/@SurveyMonkey.com poll said they believe that society would benefit from a return to traditional gender roles.
Nearly 6 in 10 men agreed to want a return to traditional gender roles, compared with 4 in 10 women.
Nearly 6 in 10 men agreed to want a return to traditional gender roles, compared with 4 in 10 women.
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A growing number of Americans believe that gender-affirming care will become less accessible in their lifetime, a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll finds — reflecting a political landscape that has become increasingly hostile toward transgender people and their health care.
More Americans see a future where gender-affirming care will be harder to access
A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows that the share of people who think gender-affirming care will get less accessible jumped to 38% from 20% in 2024.
19thnews.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A growing number of Americans believe that gender-affirming care will become less accessible in their lifetime, a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll finds — reflecting a political landscape that has become increasingly hostile toward transgender people and their health care.
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Trans people make up less than a percent of mass shooters. They are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. Mass shooters tend to be cisgender men.
From @advocate.com:
From @advocate.com:
Project 2025 architects want transgender people and allies designated as terrorists
The Charlie Kirk killing fueled the anti-LGBTQ+ think tank's latest attack on gender minorities.
19thnews.org
September 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Trans people make up less than a percent of mass shooters. They are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. Mass shooters tend to be cisgender men.
From @advocate.com:
From @advocate.com: