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Seven in 10 Americans say health insurance plans should cover menopause treatment like hormone therapy — and women feel especially strongly, according to new polling from The 19th and YouGov. bit.ly/4rQW6ef

The image features a bold text stating "71%." Below, it reads, "Seventy-one percent of Americans support requiring health insurance plans to cover menopause treatment—including hormone therapy." The source is "The 19th/YouGov Poll."

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7/ Another place where Gen Z stands out? Their support for increased federal government spending on childcare. Nearly 60 percent of Gen Z voters support the idea, with women strongly supporting the idea of universal childcare. bit.ly/4hvTlM2

The image features a statistic from The 19th/YouGov Poll stating that 29% of Gen Z women support fully government-paid childcare for children under the age of 2, compared to 21% of voters overall.

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6/ Now, let’s take a look at some findings centered on Gen Z. Our poll found that on multiple issues, including reproductive rights and gender, there is a divide between Gen Z women and men. bit.ly/3THquuY

The image is an infographic from The 19th and YouGov poll showing survey results. It states that 69% of Gen Z respondents believe abortion should be mostly or always legal. Additionally, 51% of Gen Z men surveyed share the same belief.

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5/ Most American adults also supported the idea that health insurance plans should cover menopause treatment like hormone therapy — and women feel especially strongly about it. www.instagram.com/p/DeHqNusjDJV/

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4/ We also looked at voters’ feelings around immigration, specifically on crackdowns that have resulted in pregnant and nursing immigrants being detained. A majority of those polled said these people shouldn’t be detained or should only be held in “exceptional circumstances.” bit.ly/4i6J8Ww

This image contains three people walking in a hallway. The focus is on the back of the middle person, flanked by two others wearing hats. Text on the image states, "70% of Americans said pregnant, nursing or postpartum immigrants should not be detained at all or only under 'exceptional circumstances.' Source: The 19th/YouGov Poll.

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3/ We also asked Americans how likely they were to vote for a politician who supports a ban on trans athletes in women’s and girls’ sports. We found that nearly half of adults said they would vote for a candidate who supports a transgender athlete ban. bit.ly/4y4B5yk

Image displaying poll results from The 19th/YouGov Poll. It states 45% of adults are more likely to support a candidate who backs trans athlete bans, while 20% are more likely to vote for someone who opposes them.

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2/ Affordability is a major buzzword ahead of the midterm elections, but which party do Americans feel is best equipped to address rising costs? Our polling found that most people — especially women — trust Democrats more than Republicans. bit.ly/479b3yW

Text on Graphic displaying poll results from The 19th/YouGov Poll. It states that 39% of Americans trust Democrats to address grocery costs, and 36% trust them to address housing costs.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 05/10/2026

The algorithm knows parents will do anything and buy anything for their baby. And selling moms on the “one perfect item” is all by design. @chabeli.bsky.social recently published a story about this billion-dollar industry and is hosting a Reddit AMA about it today at 1 ET! bit.ly/4dQbD8o

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The algorithm knows parents will do anything and buy anything for their baby. And selling moms on the “one perfect item” is all by design. @chabeli.bsky.social recently published a deep dive into this billion-dollar industry and is hosting a Reddit AMA all about it tomorrow! bit.ly/4dQbD8o

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 05/10/2026

We're hiring a chief product officer! Here are a few details: 💰: $190,000 – $215,000 📌: Remote (U.S. only) 📆: Apply by Oct. 19 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4hGZ9RJ

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 02/10/2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sharply criticized the Tompkins County district attorney’s response to an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in her first remarks since appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the case. bit.ly/3Vo8NkU

The image shows a person speaking at a podium with the New York State flag in the background. A quote above reads, "No institution gets to protect its reputation at the expense of a young person seeking justice." The caption below mentions New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressing a case at Cornell University, with Attorney General Letitia James present.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 01/10/2026

There's a surge of postpartum women in the United States who are using GLP-1 medications, according to a new study that's among the first to document how parents of new babies have increasingly turned to the weight loss drugs. bit.ly/4dfFSFA

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 01/10/2026

The 988 hotline's LGBTQ+ youth services have been returned over a year after the Trump administration shut it down. Advocates say this is a crucial step to address a growing mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth. bit.ly/3TAna4Y

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 01/10/2026

Rep. LaMonica McIver announced the birth of her second child, a girl. McIver, 40, is only the second Black woman to give birth while serving in Congress, and the first in more than 50 years. bit.ly/4hVgRlI

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Former Rep. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is smiling and holding a newborn, with another person seated beside them. Multiple microphones are positioned in front, suggesting a press event. Text below reads: "Former Rep. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke became the first sitting member of Congress to give birth in 1973, and was also the first Black congresswoman to have a child in office."

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 29/09/2026

Of the 31 attendees — a veritable who’s who of tech and government leaders alike — only two were women. And one of them — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — works for the administration. bit.ly/4hSAf2F

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 29/09/2026

Republican candidates, in states where limitations on transgender students have been in place for years, are continuing to rally against inclusive sports policies. bit.ly/4z4sDA2

Text graphic with a quote: “They don’t have much else to run on. They’re not going to run on the economy, and the dynamics on immigration, politically, have shifted. So, this is kind of their last bet, and they are playing it literally everywhere.” Below the quote, it reads: Lanae Erickson, Senior vice president at Third Way, an advocacy group and think tank.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 25/09/2026

Over 95,000 Black women are currently missing in the U.S., according to 2025 National Crime Information Center Data. Minnesota's effort to raise awareness of this issue came when Gov. Tim Walz designated September as Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Month. bit.ly/4yfyRgj

Text on a blue background: "40% Forty percent of domestic violence victims in Minnesota are Black women despite making up just 7 percent of the state's population. The state declared September as Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Month." Source: Minnesota Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 23/09/2026

Through tears, Stella Carlson sat in front of lawmakers and described watching as federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in January. Carlson testified at an emotional hearing Tuesday alongside family of people killed during immigration enforcement operations. bit.ly/4ryQMfK

A person speaks into a microphone at a formal hearing. Text overlay of a quote reads, “Alex [Pretti] made a choice to be righteous, kind, and brave, to stand up for his neighbors being assaulted in the street, and then they shot him, again, and again, and again.” Below, attribution text reads, "At an emotional hearing Tuesday, Stella Carlson, the nurse who witnessed Alex Pretti’s death, testified about his final moments in front of lawmakers alongside others impacted by immigration enforcement."

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 23/09/2026

In 2025, women working full time were paid 84 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. That’s the narrowest gap in history, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data. It seemed like a win for gender equity, until you look at the data for Black women. bit.ly/46FFa0O

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8/ The U.S. accounts for roughly 10% of all global baby product revenue, while home to just 4% of the world population. Only China draws in a larger share of the global revenue (14%), but with a population four times the size of the U.S. By 2033, the U.S. market is expected to grow another 40%.

An illustration of a person sitting on a couch with a mobile device, illuminated by its light. A large "40%" is prominently displayed. Text below reads: “The United States accounts for roughly 10 percent of all global baby product revenue, though it’s home to just 4 percent of the world population. By 2033, the baby product market is expected to grow another 40 percent, and the fastest growth will be in one sector: online purchases." The source is Grand View Research.

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7/ As Instagram evolved, its algorithm only became better at ensuring these momfluencers got on the screens of pregnant users. In a 2026 survey of 1,240 American moms, 58% said information overload was creating pressure when purchasing baby products. Moms’ top source for information? Social media.

A graphic displaying survey results about American mothers. It states: 58% of mothers feel information overload affects purchasing decisions for baby products. 40% cite social media as their top information source. The source is NielsenIQ/Momcozy.

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2/ That proposition is enticing for a generation that is raising kids unlike any other. Parents today lack community and are less likely to be living near family who could help them through sleep-deprived months. In those conditions, the $60 billion baby product market has found its stride.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 21/09/2026

In some of her most detailed remarks yet on her plans for higher office, the New York Democrat said she's acutely aware that perceptions around her gender, ethnicity and age must factor into her decision. bit.ly/3TMXguK

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The 23-year-old guard for the Minnesota Lynx has scored 771 points in 40 games — and still has two regular season games to play before the playoffs begin. bit.ly/4xWFT97

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 21/09/2026

The teen girls who flocked to Broadway last year to experience the angst of “John Proctor Is the Villain” seem to have started a movement: The show tops the list of most-produced plays in America this year, according to a new survey from American Theater magazine. bit.ly/4hhUDZL

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 21/09/2026

Fifteen years ago on Sunday, the U.S. military formally rescinded “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” a longstanding federal policy that required gay service members to keep their identities a secret. bit.ly/4hhjQUe

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 17/09/2026

Women are exhausted. That’s the key — if unsurprising — finding from a new CDC report published this month. bit.ly/4xQiTbP

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 16/09/2026

Violence against women and trans people is worse than previously thought, according to new research released Wednesday from Tulane University and University of California, San Diego. bit.ly/4cKqLnp

The image is a graphic illustrating statistics about violence. The top text states, "Violence against women and trans people is worse than previously thought." Below are two statistics: "61% of women have experienced abuse from a spouse or romantic partner" and "84% of trans and gender-nonconforming people reported experiencing intimate partner violence in their lifetimes." At the bottom, the sources cited are the Newcomb Institute at Tulane University and University of California, San Diego.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 15/09/2026

Democrats in races from Texas to Arizona to North Carolina are attacking their Republican opponents for their votes not just on the Epstein files, but on their ties to other sex offenders and their records on cases of sexual abuse. bit.ly/3VfJGAp

A person speaking at a podium with a sign that reads "Release the Epstein Files." Several others are standing nearby. The quote displayed reads: “When did pedophilia become a partisan issue? When did holding sexual abusers accountable become controversial?” Below, it mentions James Talarico as the Democratic nominee for Texas Senate.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 02/09/2026

The number of openly LGBTQ+ members of Congress hit an all-time high this week with the swearing-in of Rep. Everton Blair Jr., the 34-year-old Georgia Democrat who will finish out the term of the late Rep. David Scott. bit.ly/4i96pYz

A smiling person stands in front of a display case with trophies and awards. Text on the image reads: "A record number of LGBTQ+ people are now serving in Congress. Everton Blair Jr., who won a special election to finish out the term of the late Rep. David Scott, is the 14th openly LGBTQ+ person to serve in this Congress."

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 02/09/2026

Primary elections are winding down and we’re only about two months away from Election Day. What’s at stake and what are we following? Join our politics reporters Grace and Mel for a Reddit AMA at 1 p.m. ET! bit.ly/4ymcEx3

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 01/09/2026

On the lineup at Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival: A-list stars and musical legends including Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks and Mistki. Lesser known, but on the same stage, stood a woman who was denied emergency health care under Texas' abortion ban. bit.ly/4yd7Fyo

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 28/08/2026

Justus Kelley, Miss Virginia 2026, was crowned Miss USA on Thursday, becoming the first mom to hold the title in the contest’s 75-year history. However, she’s not the first mother to win the crown on the pageant’s final night. bit.ly/4qK4lse

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7/7 Please join us in welcoming Jerica, India, Afia, Leah and Kristina to The 19th! Learn more about our fellows and the program here: 19thnews.org/2026/08/intr...

Text on a graphic reads: "About the Fellowship. Founded in 2022, the Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship provides recent graduates, mid-career alums and former students of HBCUs with full-year salaried roles with benefits in reporting, audience engagement, news product and development. The program embeds fellows on newsroom teams and provides mentorship, career coaching, National Association of Black Journalists membership and conference access, professional development, networking, personalized job search guidance and a growing alumni network."

Text on a graphic reads: "About Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825 - 1911). Born in Baltimore to free Black parents, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was a prolific writer, poet,  anti-slavery newspaper correspondent, abolitionist, orator and cofounder of the National Association of Colored Women. Her novel, “Iola Leroy,” was one of the first books published by a Black woman. A friend and mentor to Black writers and journalists like Ida B. Wells, Harper left a powerful legacy of activism and literature."

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6/ Kristina Ousley returns as our inaugural senior news product fellow 📲 A proud two-time HBCU graduate — Dillard and ‪@famu1887.bsky.social universities — Kristina spent her first fellowship year improving the accessibility, navigation and usability of The 19th's website.

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5/ Leah Proctor-Ford is The 19th’s inaugural development fellow. 🌱 A Spelman College alumna, she previously supported growth at Outlier Media and has completed more than a dozen media internships, fellowships and professional development programs, including at The New York Times and NBCUniversal.

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4/ Afia Barrie is one of our reporting fellows. 📝 Afia graduated from @howard.edu and most recently covered the D.C. metropolitan area as a local enterprise reporting intern at The Washington Post. She also worked at Howard’s 101 Magazine and The Hilltop, the nation’s oldest Black collegiate paper.

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3/ India Rice is one of our reporting fellows. 📝 India attended Clark Atlanta University and earned a master's degree in journalism from New York University. She has reported on culture, politics, entertainment and civic engagement for places like New York Public Radio, Forbes and Canopy Atlanta.

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2/ Jerica Deck is our audience engagement fellow. 🤝 A Hampton University alumna, Jerica previously managed social media at Girls Who Code, and has covered race, gender, pop culture and systemic inequality at Global Citizen and The Afro-American Newspapers.

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1/ We’re excited to announce our fifth cohort of the Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship, which this year includes recent grads and mid-career alumni from ‪@howard.edu‬, ‪@famu1887.bsky.social, Hampton U, Clark Atlanta, Spelman and Dillard U. 🥳 Get to know our five new team members below ⬇️

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