It’s official! We’re hiring a vice president to serve as my business and strategic partner at 19thnews — a role critical to our organization as we scale up our fundraising capacity and other non-journalism functions.

Apply by May 20 at 9 a.m. CT.

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“Call it The Year of the Woman for college basketball.”

Jawn Staley 🐴🤠🇺🇸🍑 unpacks the women’s NCAA tournament, including the championship record-setting game that eclipsed the ratings for the men’s championship for the first time in tournament history.

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Abortion bans and divorce restrictions can be a dangerous combination for pregnant people, domestic violence experts say.

Four states (Arizona, Missouri, Texas and Arkansas) now have both.

Jennifer Gerson reports for 19thnews.

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Black, Hispanic and Indigenous pregnant patients often report facing unfair treatment at hospitals and clinics.

Some states are taking aim at implicit bias to close the racial maternal health gap.

Reporting by Stateline on our site!

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Excellent Q&A with 19thnews' climate and gender reporter Jessica Kutz. Her reporting on how some of the most vulnerable are impacted by the climate crisis is critically important.

The majority of American K-12 public school teachers say they are at least somewhat worried about the possibility of a shooting at their school, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.

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'It may be time to follow 19thnews' lead.'

(YES PLEASE!)

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cc: Alexandra L. Smith

President Joe Biden doubles down on his support for care workers, family caregivers and advocates.

Read Sara Luterman's report on Biden’s renewed commitment.

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So thrilled that this critical piece by Kate Sosin, Tori Bedford & Emily Judem is nominated for a Boston-New England Emmy!
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Calls for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire because of her age and diabetes diagnosis are “ableism, pure and simple,” advocates say.

Read Sara Luterman's latest for The 19th.

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'For me, to be a southerner is to be a voter, and to be a voter is to champion the rights of all Americans. My hope for this issue is that you, my dear reader, join me in this work.'

Jawn Staley 🐴🤠🇺🇸🍑 is guest editor for Southern Cultures's latest issue!

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How abortion ban rulings in Arizona + Florida are already shaking up November elections.

Hint: Both states have U.S. Senate races in November + could vote to guarantee abortion access in their state constitutions.

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Experts say the candidacy of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sheds light on how Republican candidates rise by appealing to the extremes and how hate spreads online.

Read Grace Panetta's story for The 19th.

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Loved watching the NCAA women’s basketball tournament this year (and that everyone else seemed to be following too).

It’s the latest proof that viewers are, increasingly, tuning into women’s sports.

Listen to Jawn Staley 🐴🤠🇺🇸🍑' latest with Jemele Hill.

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The Arizona Supreme Court just upheld the state’s 1864 near-total ban on abortion. It’s enforceable in 14 days. Read Shefali Luthra Grace Panetta’s full story for 19thnews.

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Honored to co-host this thought-provoking evening discussing racial wealth gaps with 'Fifteen Cents on the Dollar' authors Louise Story Ebony Reed and Dr. Peniel E. Joseph 🇭🇹🇺🇸. 4/29 at the Carver Library. RSVP now! cc: Texas Book Festival eventbrite.com/e/wealth-is-wh…

Trump releases video outlining his stance on abortion 19thnews.org/2024/04/trump-… via 19thnews’ Shefali Luthra

Over 30 million people could get student loan relief under new Biden plan 19thnews.org/2024/04/biden-… via 19thnews’ Nadra Nittle

Worried about threats to workers and voters, states move to restrict guns at voting sites 19thnews.org/2024/04/gun-fi… via 19thnews’ Barbara Rodriguez

This Planned Parenthood will start offering sedation for IUD insertion 19thnews.org/2024/04/planne… via 19thnews’ Amanda Becker