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The 19th News Network
Stories published in partnership with The 19th News Network, a collective of national, regional and local publishers seeking to advance racial and gender equity in politics and policy journalism.
In This Collection
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The pope called for a ban on surrogacy. But what does that really mean?
As laws and technology evolve to support assisted reproduction, more aspiring parents are left navigating religious traditions and teachings while trying to build their family.
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How climate disasters hurt mental health in young people
Adolescents traumatized by Hurricane Maria were more likely to report substance use.
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Arizona lawmakers want to build a Sandra Day O'Connor statue. Her family isn't on board.
With a statue already proposed in the U.S. Capitol, the late Supreme Court justice’s son said state legislators should focus on other things.
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The 19th is building a network for more equitable news
The new collective will elevate the work of partner publishers while also establishing more pathways for collaboration across organizations.
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There’s a new pill for postpartum depression, but who can access it?
Suicide and overdoses are among the leading causes of maternal death in the United States.
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More than 900 widely used chemicals may increase breast cancer risk
Ninety percent of the chemicals identified as potential breast carcinogens in a new study are found in everyday products in homes and workplaces.
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School program reduces trauma in Latina and Black girls but faces implementation hurdles
Working on Womanhood is an evidence-based mental health support for often-overlooked student groups. But challenges to scaling it and programs like it are numerous.
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Police officers can help prevent domestic violence killings by asking the right questions, research shows
More states are seeking to make "lethality assessment" questionnaires mandatory or more widely used during domestic violence calls.