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Jessica Kutz

@jkutzie.bsky.social
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Reporting at the intersection of climate and gender for 19th News.

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The Xylom @thexylom.com · 28/09/2026
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers. This week, a federal judge ruled that the state must air-condition all Texas prisons by the end of 2029. This story was first published by @19thnews.org.
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The ‘Lionesses’ Who Sued To Get Air Conditioning in Every Texas Prison — And Won
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.
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Ms. Magazine @msmagazine.com · 28/09/2026
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence, an issue advocates say is often overlooked after natural disasters. #MsReads via @19thnews.org
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Could disaster recovery include protecting women from domestic abuse and exploitation?
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence, an issue advocates say is often overlooked after natural disasters.
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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 28/09/2026
The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won 🔥🔥🔥 A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers. 19thnews.org/2026/09/wome...
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The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A tenacious group of formerly incarcerated women sued the state of Texas over its lack of AC in prisons. This week a federal judge ruled in their favor. Co-bylined with justice reporter @candicenorwood.bsky.social 19thnews.org/2026/09/wome...
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The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.
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Candice Norwood @candicenorwood.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I've written a few stories for @19thnews.org recently about currently or formerly incarcerated women who described the harms they faced in U.S. jails and prisons, and have fought for new laws, policies and resources to improve conditions for others. I want to share their stories with you 🧵
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A tenacious group of formerly incarcerated women sued the state of Texas over its lack of AC in prisons. This week a federal judge ruled in their favor. Co-bylined with justice reporter @candicenorwood.bsky.social 19thnews.org/2026/09/wome...
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The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Such an important story from @candicenorwood.bsky.social. As menopause conversations pick up in the U.S. incarcerated people have been left out of the conversation. This woman is doing something about it:
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In recent years, researchers in the U.S. have started to study the relationship between disasters and gender-based violence. Now, lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require FEMA to to take action to prevent domestic violence after a disaster. 19thnews.org/2026/09/fema...
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Could disaster recovery include protecting women from domestic abuse and exploitation?
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence, an issue advocates say is often overlooked after natural disasters.
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Shefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Big news: The family of Tierra Walker, who died after she couldn't get an abortion, is suing a slate of Texas actors in state court, including AG Ken Paxton. They say the state ban is unconstitutional. This is the first suit of its kind. 19thnews.org/2026/09/texa...
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Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton
The case, filed Tuesday, argues that Texas’ near-total abortion ban violates the state and U.S. Constitutions, which “prohibit state actors from killing their citizens.”
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Amanda Becker @amandabecker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
How many women does your employer have in management positions compared to industry peers? It will be a lot harder to answer this & other questions about potential workplace discrimination once the EEOC stops collecting demographics data for the first time in 60 years 19thnews.org/2026/09/eeoc...
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Does your employer discriminate? It's about to get harder to find out.
Congress created the EEOC to enforce civil rights laws in the workplace. The 61-year-old agency is about to stop collecting the data it has relied on to identify systemic discrimination.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I spoke to three moms who lost all of the food in their fridge and freezer during the blackout in Gary Indiana. They all had their replacement SNAP benefits denied. Experts told me they are concerned about how the state is operating the program after the disaster. 19thnews.org/2026/09/gary...
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Families lost weeks of food they couldn't afford to replace. Then their SNAP claims were denied.
As the city of Gary recovers from a devastating power outage, advocates say Indiana has a simple fix at its fingertips that could get parents the help they need.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I spoke to three moms who lost all of the food in their fridge and freezer during the blackout in Gary Indiana. They all had their replacement SNAP benefits denied. Experts told me they are concerned about how the state is operating the program after the disaster. 19thnews.org/2026/09/gary...
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Families lost weeks of food they couldn't afford to replace. Then their SNAP claims were denied.
As the city of Gary recovers from a devastating power outage, advocates say Indiana has a simple fix at its fingertips that could get parents the help they need.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I wrote about Sean Duffy's role at the department of transportation to Make America Manly Again. From the IndyCar race at the national mall over the weekend, to posting videos of himself revving big trucks, he's branding the department in a very specific way. 19thnews.org/2026/08/cars...
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Real men don't bike: How cars became the symbol of American manhood
Inside the Trump administration's campaign to sell a vision of masculinity rooted in speed and strength — and what it means for people who walk, bike and ride the bus.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The Trump administration replaced a sign at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument softening language about suffragists being beaten and force fed, among other changes in national parks. 19thnews.org/2026/08/nati...
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National park signs on women and LGBTQ+ history are disappearing. Librarians are preserving the record
The revisions have scrubbed or softened accounts of violence, slavery, activism and lived experiences, raising questions about whose stories the government considers worth telling.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The Trump administration replaced a sign at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument softening language about suffragists being beaten and force fed, among other changes in national parks. 19thnews.org/2026/08/nati...
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National park signs on women and LGBTQ+ history are disappearing. Librarians are preserving the record
The revisions have scrubbed or softened accounts of violence, slavery, activism and lived experiences, raising questions about whose stories the government considers worth telling.
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Emily Atkin @emorwee.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Alexandra Fasulo runs one of the most prolific anti-solar campaigns online, regularly telling over 2 million followers renewable energy is threatening farms and wildlife. But how much of her rhetoric is actually true? @alexhannaford.com spent months parsing through the nuance for HEATED:
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The influencer teaching millions to fear solar
Alexandra Fasulo says she’s protecting farms and wildlife. Her campaign is becoming a blueprint for the fossil fuel right.
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Orion Rummler @oriion.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
This is one of my articles that I'm most proud of — it's from 2023, so it's a treat to see @thebuckeyeflame.com give it some new life and new readership!
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‘They’re erased’: When trans people are misgendered after death, the consequences extend beyond paper
The way people are accounted for and processed after death in regard to sex and gender remains ‘in the Dark Ages’ – often representing a loss of self that weighs heavily on the minds of trans people.
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Sara Luterman @slooterman.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Are you or a loved one on a fixed income and struggling with gas prices? Want to talk to a journalist about it? DM or email sluterman a 19thnews dot org.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I am super fortunate to work at a place that is letting me take a personal leave for three months. But that doesn't mean the work stops. We are hiring a climate reporter to fill in while i'm out! Apps close April 15th!
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Amanda Becker @amandabecker.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Trapped and alone: Fear of ICE is deepening postpartum isolation for immigrant mothers 19thnews.org/2026/03/ice-... via @19thnews.org
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Trapped and alone: Fear of ICE is deepening postpartum isolation for immigrant mothers
Doctors say newly postpartum people need medical care, sleep and the ability to rely on friends and family for help. Immigration crackdowns have made that support impossible.
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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree @pingree.house.gov · 09/03/2026
Since coming to Congress, I’ve worked hard to channel my passion for organic farming into common-sense policies that support farmers, hold corporations accountable, and ensure that every family has access to nutritious food. These ideals are in natural alignment with the emerging "MAHA" movement.
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This Democrat built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, Rep. Chellie Pingree has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
I wrote about Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree, and her ability to secure progressive victories by working together with MAHA. 19thnews.org/2026/03/chel...
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This Democrat built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, Rep. Chellie Pingree has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Really incredible reporting and piece of service journalism from my colleague @candicenorwood.bsky.social.
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Alondra Nelson @alondra.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The Epstein files document what many women researchers have long experienced but rarely seen laid bare so starkly: exclusion operating behind closed doors, shaping who gets funded, invited, mentored, and taken seriously. How many of these networks, norms, and gatekeepers remain in place?
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
I wrote about the Epstein files and what they tell us about men in academia. In a field where climbing the career ladder is only possible through a combination of luck, mentorship and networking — the files show the ways sexism and misogyny still hold women back. 19thnews.org/2026/02/epst...
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The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM
In one email, an AI researcher suggested it’s “hard to be brilliant if you are worrying if you look fat or why another woman hates you.”
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Ali Twelvetrees @dozenoaks.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Women's voices have been curiously absent from the media coverage of the Epstein files. Kudos to @jkutzie.bsky.social for publishing this excellent piece. If you consider yourself to be an ally please take a moment to consider the impact of the ecosystem created by men at the top.
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The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM
In one email, an AI researcher suggested it’s “hard to be brilliant if you are worrying if you look fat or why another woman hates you.”
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Nicole M. Baran, Ph.D. @nmbaran.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Proud to have been interviewed for this piece! I reflected on myself as a young scientist and now the responsibility of mentoring the next generation of scientists: all we have ever wanted is for our ideas, creativity, and talent to be taken seriously.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The Trump administration is revoking the endangerment finding today which allowed the EPA to regulate fossil fuels under the Clean Air Act. I wrote about who is impacted the most by these decisions 19thnews.org/2026/02/epa-...
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As EPA weakens air pollution regulations, Black women stand to face the greatest health risks
They already face the highest rates of asthma-related mortality in the nation. Dirtier air will make that worse.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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House passes elections overhaul bill that could make it harder for married women to vote
The bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where a handful of Republicans have expressed concern about implementing the provisions.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The Trump administration is revoking the endangerment finding today which allowed the EPA to regulate fossil fuels under the Clean Air Act. I wrote about who is impacted the most by these decisions 19thnews.org/2026/02/epa-...
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As EPA weakens air pollution regulations, Black women stand to face the greatest health risks
They already face the highest rates of asthma-related mortality in the nation. Dirtier air will make that worse.
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Grace Panetta @gracepanetta.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
NEW: I spent hours combing through the references to #MeToo in the latest tranche of Epstein files. I found Epstein closely tracked the fallout of #MeToo, joked about being in a "pariahs club," and advised men accused of misconduct behind the scenes 19thnews.org/2026/02/jeff...
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Epstein tracked #MeToo fallout and advised accused men behind the scenes
New files released by the Justice Department show Jeffrey Epstein joking about being in a "pariahs club" and discussing the fate of powerful men who had been accused of wrongdoing.
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Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
“We needed time to be childfree so we could work. We needed to be bringing money in so we could have our house back in order,” Crabtree, who works as a therapist, said. “The limited child care was really making it challenging. It was limiting my ability to see clients.” @jkutzie.bsky.social reports.
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She offers free child care after disasters. It’s a lifeline as families rebuild their lives.
When storms and fires disrupt caregiving for months, this volunteer-run network deploys to support parents navigating work, trauma and recovery.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Climate-fueled disasters like the LA wildfires and Hurricane Helene decimate infrastructure, that includes child care. So one woman did something about it. Silke Knebel started a crisis line to connect families with FREE child care, so parents can focus on recovery. 19thnews.org/2026/01/free...
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She offers free child care after disasters. It’s a lifeline as families rebuild their lives.
When storms and fires disrupt caregiving for months, this volunteer-run network deploys to support parents navigating work, trauma and recovery.
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Amanda Becker @amandabecker.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Margery said she can’t help but think about one of her favorite musicals, 'Fiddler on the Roof.' In her present-day reimagining, Springfield is Anatevka, Haitians are the persecuted people and the United States is the country they must consider leaving to find safety. 19thnews.org/2026/01/moth...
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She helped Haitians settle into Springfield. Now she wonders if it's safer for them to leave.
Inside a Haitian grocery store, Margery Koveleski — a “manman” to many — and her daughter Laura help their clients navigate uncertain futures as an immigration crackdown dismantles legal pathways to s...
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Amanda Becker @amandabecker.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
A mother shoved to the ground in front of her children at an immigration courthouse. A woman pulled from her car and handcuffed on a busy street. A child care worker dragged out of her workplace. A pregnant woman yanked by one arm through snowy streets. 19thnews.org/2026/01/ice-...
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ICE violence against women is increasingly visible — and largely untracked
The killing of Renee Nicole Good — and the viral video that followed — underscores the forceful tactics long used against marginalized women.
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Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
@19thnews.org is hiring two editors! They will work closely with editorial directors to assign, shape, edit and publish stories to fulfill The 19th’s mission of serving women and LGBTQ+ people with timely, high-quality and distinctive journalism across formats and platforms. Apply by January 19!
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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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Katie Lee @resourcefulsqrl.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
I need emergency preparedness people to grapple w/ the reality of our Rx drug system, where “having extra on hand” is damn near impossible w/ most insurance plans. I have ONE allergy pill left & am only able to pick up my Rx today, due to insurance (can’t reorder early!) and pharmacy supply chain.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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...
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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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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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...
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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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Paige Vega @paigeblank.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Just love this story by @jkutzie.bsky.social for @19thnews.org 19thnews.org/2025/12/firs...
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She reimagined dolls for her daughter — and defied stereotypes about Indigenous women
In her “First American Doll” series, Indigenous photographer Cara Romero showcases the diversity of tribes and their unique regalia and cultural histories.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
If you've appreciated The 19th's coverage on gender, politics and policy, particularly at a time when many of the issues we cover are under attack, consider donating to our annual fundraiser! the19th.donorsupport.co/-/NLJHJETM
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I'm raising money for The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom with a mission to give women and LGBTQ+ people the information they need to fully participate in our democracy.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I was able to interview Indigenous photographer Cara Romero about her stunning art in her "First American Doll" series. If you need a visual pick-me-up this is it. 19thnews.org/2025/12/firs...
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She reimagined dolls for her daughter — and defied stereotypes about Indigenous women
In her “First American Doll” series, Indigenous photographer Cara Romero showcases the diversity of tribes and their unique regalia and cultural histories.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I was able to interview Indigenous photographer Cara Romero about her stunning art in her "First American Doll" series. If you need a visual pick-me-up this is it. 19thnews.org/2025/12/firs...
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She reimagined dolls for her daughter — and defied stereotypes about Indigenous women
In her “First American Doll” series, Indigenous photographer Cara Romero showcases the diversity of tribes and their unique regalia and cultural histories.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
If you've appreciated The 19th's coverage on gender, politics and policy, particularly at a time when many of the issues we cover are under attack, consider donating to our annual fundraiser! the19th.donorsupport.co/-/NLJHJETM
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Jessica Kutz is raising funds for The 19th
I'm raising money for The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom with a mission to give women and LGBTQ+ people the information they need to fully participate in our democracy.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Two weeks after giving birth via C-SECTION, Nayra Guzmán was detained while her baby was in the NICU. In detention she was never given a breast pump and stopped being able to produce milk. 19thnews.org/2025/12/post...
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Her baby was in the NICU. She was in ICE detention.
Before Trump took office, postpartum immigrants were rarely detained by ICE. Nayra Guzmán was detained while her 15-day-old baby was in the NICU.
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19thnews @19thnews.org · 21/11/2025
The 20-year-old welder’s killing by her coworker has prompted women in trades across the country to speak out about the harassment they face and the protections they need.
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Amber Czech was murdered at work. Tradeswomen say it could have happened to any of them.
The 20-year-old welder’s killing by her coworker has prompted women in trades across the country to speak out about the harassment they face and the protections they need.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Last week, 20-year-old Amber Czech was murdered by a coworker who told law enforcement he simply did not like her. This happened during a year where the Trump administration cancelled grants to address gender-based violence in the workplace. 19thnews.org/2025/11/ambe...
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Amber Czech was murdered at work. Tradeswomen say it could have happened to any of them.
The 20-year-old welder’s killing by her coworker has prompted women in trades across the country to speak out about the harassment they face and the protections they need.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Important perspective via @sarahlsax.bsky.social on Bill Gates' latest climate change essay. www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
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Bill Gates Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
The world’s strategy for addressing climate change is not serving those most vulnerable to it.
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Jessica Kutz @jkutzie.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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