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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.
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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.
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Judge allows Texas woman to terminate pregnancy after lethal fetal diagnosis
Kate Cox, 31, at 20 weeks pregnant, has learned her fetus has a lethal abnormality that is almost always fatal at birth.
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Pregnancy loss in America has long been a lonely experience. Abortion bans have made it perilous.
In post-Roe America, the medical and legal stakes associated with losing a pregnancy are high, especially in the 14 states where abortion is now almost entirely outlawed.
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As Americans get pregnant later in life, can health care keep up?
A growing share of people are getting pregnant in their late 20s, 30s and even 40s. But it’s unclear whether the United States is prepared — medically or socially — to care for older first-time parents.