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We're on a scheduled break this week 19thnews, but you can still listen to the latest episode of The Amendment on Wednesday. Otherwise, we'll be back on Monday, June 10!

When you're a fully remote newsroom, retreats are serious business. Headed to spend a week of fellowship and big ideas with my sweetest 19thnews peeps. See y'all on the flip side.

A recent law in Louisiana highlights the effort to block access to mifepristone even as the Supreme Court considers a case that could restrict its use.

@shefali’s latest. 19thnews.org/2024/05/aborti…

Being Asian and transmasculine was ‘a revolutionary act.’ Now he’s a model for what’s possible.

Orion Rummler's profile on Willy Chang Wilkinson who, at 61, has always tried to take care of his community.

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To kick off 19thnews’ Pride Month coverage, Orion Rummler and Kate Sosin describe the bright spots emerging this year and why there’s reason to be hopeful. 19thnews.org/2024/05/pride-…

AAPI books to read this month: Changemakers share their top recommendations.

Eshe Ukweli spoke with Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, and Diana Hwang on the legacy and impact of AAPI literature, community and representation.
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Connecticut families brought an end to expensive prison communication, providing a lifeline for the voices behind bars.

Candice Norwood’ latest explores just how important free calls are for families (and what’s next)!

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Will women voters care about Trump’s conviction?
Trump’s criminal trial was filled with reminders of how he treats women — and how the campaign didn’t want women voters to know about Stormy Daniels’ allegations in 2016. 19thnews.org/2024/05/trump-…

We’ve rounded up accusations of sexual misconduct against Trump and others in his orbit. bit.ly/4530knM

Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of all 34 charges he faced in his first criminal trial.

Here’s what you need to know about the trial and conviction from 19thnews political editor Terri Rupar.

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The 19th is heading to New Orleans during Essence Fest for a free, in-person event about climate change’s impact on Black communities. National leaders will discuss policy solutions that protect folks and keep them healthy. Join us on 7/5.
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The latest episode of The Amendment is out now! Jawn Staley 🐴🤠🇺🇸🍑 talks with Axios’ Niala about understanding the AAPI voting bloc.
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Arizona for Abortion Access wants to destigmatize open discussion of abortion while being crystal clear with voters about what a ballot measure would do.
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A heart-wrenching story about how natural disasters can impact reproductive access and family planning. Critical reporting by Jessica Kutz and Zoya Teirstein at grist.

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I wrote about why the group trying to enshrine abortion access in Arizona isn't shying away from the word 'abortion' in their campaign

'We’re intentionally using ‘abortion’ as a word because that was the thing that we’re doing,' said Chris Love
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Under-statement!

Still in shock. Thank you, Melinda French Gates!!

Thank you for your voice and your general badassery, Niala

In the first of four criminal cases, the former president is accused of falsifying business records to hide hush money paid to Stormy Daniels. Here’s what to know about it — and its potential impact from 19thnews political editor Terri Rupar.
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