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Jennifer Gerson
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‘They deserve this transparency’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for hearing with Epstein survivors
In a letter shared exclusively with The 19th, Democrats are pushing for a House Oversight Committee Hearing to prioritize survivor voices as a critical step towards holistic justice.
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Debbie Dingell tells her story — even when she doesn't want to
The Michigan congresswoman is again recounting her childhood experiences as funding to combat domestic violence is under threat.
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Trump administration pulls back on work combating human trafficking, long a top GOP priority
As Republicans reel from the fallout surrounding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, advocates working on human trafficking issues say the administration has abandoned promises to prioritize the issue.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs found not guilty on most serious counts, guilty on two others
A jury found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty on two counts of sex trafficking and a count of racketeering, and guilty on two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution.
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What Trump’s politics and your ex-classmate selling skincare have in common
There are MLMs everywhere — including in American politics, Bridget Read writes in her new book.
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This third-generation civil rights lawyer wants to pave the way for humanity-focused tech
Michele Jawando has taken the reins as the president of the Omidyar Network as it works to respond to the moment in tech and politics.
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Domestic violence nonprofits sue over Trump administration’s anti-DEI funding rules
A lawsuit filed by the National Women’s Law Center says the grant restrictions conflict with requirements in the Violence Against Women Act.
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Harvey Weinstein convicted in retrial as push for #MeToo accountability continues
In a New York court, the former Hollywood studio head has been found guilty of one charge; he was acquitted on a second and a mistrial was declared on the third.
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They're not your typical 'preppers,' but thousands look to them for survival tips
Black women survivalists want more people like them to know that preparedness is for everyone, particularly in this political moment.
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Domestic abusers could have easier path to getting gun rights back under Trump proposal
Democratic lawmakers and gun violence prevention groups say that jettisoning the current process may be dangerous for women.