“I do this not just for myself, but for every mother, father, child, grandparent, sister, brother, boyfriend, husband, wife, friend, artist, intern, employee and assistant, who sacrificed for a man who only abused them in return."

A federal judge sentenced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday to 50 months in prison — just over four years — marking an end to a trial against one of the most influential names in entertainment. Combs must also pay a $500,000 fine.

Night sweats are a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause, something that happens to many of us as our estrogen levels drop. And for many of us, it’s also kind of miserable. Do you have a great hack for dealing with it? Reply with your tips — all ideas big and small (and humorous) welcome.

Goodall became famous for studying the behaviors of chimpanzees.“When I was a little girl, I used to dream as a man, because I wanted to do things that women didn’t do back then such as traveling to Africa, living with wild animals and writing books.” @jkutzie.bsky.social @19thnews.org

1/ October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, first observed by activists nearly four decades ago. It took more years of advocacy to pass the Violence Against Women Act for the first time in 1994.

“I’ve finally grown tired,” WNBA star Napheesa Collier takes on the league's inaction on injuries. “The league has made it clear it isn’t about innovation, it isn’t about collaboration, it’s about control and power.” @candicenorwood.bsky.social @19thnews.org

One of the earliest theories of autism is centered on “refrigerator mothers.” Echoes of it can be found in plans to Make America Healthy Again.

Ninety-nine percent of incidents in the report, which looks at data from 2014 to 2020, involved a man shooting a woman. Men make up 87 percent of suicides by firearm in the United States.

WNBA star Napheesa Collier ignited debate this week after calling out the league’s commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, for what she described as a “lack of accountability.”

Roughly 19 women are killed with a firearm in domestic violence homicide-suicides each month, according to a new report released Thursday from @everytown.bsky.social shared exclusively with The 19th.

“When I was a little girl, I used to dream as a man, because I wanted to do things that women didn’t do back then such as traveling to Africa, living with wild animals and writing books.” 19thnews.org/2025/10/jane...

It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the last eight months, the first administration led by a man found liable for sexual abuse in federal court has endangered survivors even as it professes to "protect women." 19thnews.org/2025/05/dome... #DVAM

Since the start of the year, Eric has traveled across Southern Arizona hosting “ask me anything” sessions about transgender people, cheekily titled “Trans 101.” This story was published in partnership with @lookoutnews.bsky.social:

Jane Goodall, one of the most renowned woman scientists in the world, died at age 91 in Los Angeles, her namesake institute announced in a statement on Wednesday.

“No book shelf will be left untouched if local and state book bans continue wreaking havoc on the freedom to read in public schools,” Sabrina Baêta, senior manager of PEN America’s Freedom to Read program.

“When I was a little girl, I used to dream as a man, because I wanted to do things that women didn’t do back then such as traveling to Africa, living with wild animals and writing books.”

Her research revealed how the primates raised their young, established hierarchy in their familial groups and used tools — which up until that point scientists believed was exclusive to humans.

He announced 10 new directives that would shift the military’s culture away from what he called “woke garbage” and toward a “warrior ethos.”

Trump says ending cash bail endangers women. Advocates say it protects them. New from @candicenorwood.bsky.social

Republicans often argue that they want to crack down on crime and protect women, but advocates working on bail reform around the country argue that these policies benefit women on multiple levels — from those accused of crimes to survivors of gender-based violence.

He announced 10 new directives that would shift the military’s culture away from what he called “woke garbage” and toward a “warrior ethos.”

For the first time since Dobbs, voters who say abortion is their top priority are more likely to opposite it, per new @19thnews.org poll. They're also likelier to back Trump. In general, fewer Americans call abortion their top issue. Most still say abortion should be legal in most or all cases.

Americans who call abortion their top voting issue are now more likely to support banning it, a reversal from the energized reproductive rights supporters who turned abortion into a key election issue after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Americans who call abortion their top voting issue are now more likely to support banning it, a reversal from the energized reproductive rights supporters who turned abortion into a key election issue after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Experts say this late realization is rooted in what’s known as compulsory heterosexuality: a cultural and religious pressure that makes straightness feel not just normal, but mandatory.

I am SO excited that tomorrow we launch our new newsletter about all things perimenopause, menopause, and the culture of aging. For the next 12 weeks, I’ll be in your inbox weekly talking symptoms, research, + what it means to age in our society today. Subscribe today! 19thnews.org/newsletters/...

President Trump wants to revamp the childhood vaccine schedule, a move that would place an extra burden on working mothers — who often shoulder the responsibilities of scheduling doctor's visits and follow-up care within a household. My latest for @19thnews.org: 19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...

Thrilled to see @msnbc.com talk with @slooterman.bsky.social over the weekend about an important story that her beat — as @19thnews.org's disability and aging reporter — makes her uniquely qualified to speak on.

"Intentionally or not, Trump is adding weight to this burden that women are already carrying as family health managers."

The 19th explains what a looming shutdown could mean for health care, nutrition and early-education benefits for thousands of families.

In 2023, a violent, 3-minute AI video appeared on TikTok depicting Florida judge Jennifer Johnson's death — a frightening example of how the expansion of AI technology has led to growing threats against women in public office.

Assata Shakur, one of the most consequential Black political revolutionaries and writers of her time and enemy of the U.S. government until her last breath, died September 25.

Native American Rights activists have repeatedly called for the medals to be revoked. https://bit.ly/46pa8uF

A new 19th News/@surveymonkey.com poll found that women — especially women of color — were more worried about covering the cost of groceries, housing, medical bills, child care and rent.

“Both parents should participate in raising children, but I’m thinking more that the man is typically the breadwinner and the female is more focused on the home and raising children... I know it sounds old-fashioned.” @19thnews.org's annual poll includes opinions on traditional gender roles.

A growing number of Americans believe that gender-affirming care will become less accessible in their lifetime, a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll finds — reflecting a political landscape that has become increasingly hostile toward transgender people and their health care.

A new 19th News/@SurveyMonkey.com poll shows that the share of people who think gender-affirming care will get less accessible nearly doubled in the last year.

Half of respondents to a new 19th News/@SurveyMonkey.com poll said they believe that society would benefit from a return to traditional gender roles. Nearly 6 in 10 men agreed to want a return to traditional gender roles, compared with 4 in 10 women.

Davis ran on a platform that focused on addressing long-standing issues with the water and sanitation system that have plagued her majority Black city. https://bit.ly/4nn2Mhm

On September 24, Ryan Walters told Fox News that he is resigning as Oklahoma schools chief to become CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a conservative educators organization. https://bit.ly/4mA0MBe

This is the fourth annual poll from The 19th and @surveymonkey.com, designed to shed light on what women, particularly women of color, and LGBTQ+ people think about the issues animating our politics.

For a story! Looking to speak to women about the cost of living — groceries, child care, housing, medical bills, retirement. If you want to chat, I'm here or at ccarrazana(at)19thnews.org!

Her election marks a milestone for Latinx political power in this crucial battleground state, where Latinx voters make up a quarter of all eligible voters.

Trump to pregnant people: “Don’t take Tylenol. There’s no downside.” But acetaminophen is one of the few drugs that pregnant people can safely use to relieve pain or fever — conditions that, if left untreated, can increase risk of birth defects and premature delivery. 19thnews.org/2025/09/rfk-...

On her 200th birthday, Harper’s voice is as urgent now as it was centuries ago — and her vision lives on through The 19th’s HBCU fellowship and other efforts in her name.

Adelita Grijalva is projected to win a special election for Arizona’s 7th District. She will be the first Latina to represent the state in Congress. https://bit.ly/47ZjyhE

Scott’s was the second notable donation made to HBCUs in a week. Last Thursday, Huston-Tillotson University received $150 million from the Moody Foundation, the single largest donation ever made to an HBCU in U.S. history. https://bit.ly/46RafPQ

The first edition of @19thnews.org's menopause newsletter will hit your inbox on 9/30. Sign up so you don't miss it! 19thnews.org/newsletters/...

Harris is candid about her feeling that Biden’s decision to run for reelection & later exit the race shouldn't have been a personal decision & he shouldn't have run. She reveals that it was she who pushed for him to immediately endorse her when he did drop out @errinhaines.bsky.social @19thnews.org

In telling her story, Kamala Harris has created a space for her supporters to collectively reflect on their own journey during the campaign. The latest from @errinhaines.bsky.social: