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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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...

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...

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-...

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.

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.

“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.

“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.”

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.

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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...

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-...

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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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

Kansans are living with the most restrictive ID law for trans people in the country. The state revoked thousands of licenses this year on the basis of gender. Ahead of the midterms, I wondered: How will this affect voting?

One reason these stories may be resonating, experts said, is because they challenge a core component of Sen. Marshall’s political persona: that of a trusted doctor.

Trans people across Kansas are carrying incorrect IDs after a state law invalidated drivers licenses based on gender identity. The midterms are the first test of whether this causes issues at the ballot box.

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