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A soccer player in a black kit high-fives a child wearing a green and yellow outfit. The backdrop features a stadium with a crowd, and a display showing sponsorship logos, including DoorDash. Text reads: "There’s a record number of moms 
in the top U.S. soccer league There are 28 moms on National Women’s Soccer League rosters. The record comes as the NWSL 
has expanded parental leave and childcare benefits."
"Two people holding hands and waving in celebration on a staircase. The text below states, 'The 19th* E. Jean Carroll gets her due: $5.6 million. A jury awarded her more than $5 million in 2023, which President Trump now has to pay. And he may still owe more in a related case.'"
A person stands at a podium holding papers, with a speech in progress and applause from others. At the bottom text reads, "Lindsey Graham's sister is South Carolina's first woman senator," and "Darlene Graham Nordone will finish her brother’s term in the Senate as a tribute to the late senator."
Sailors in uniform are raising their right hands in a ceremony. They are wearing white Navy uniforms with caps. Text on the image reads, "Navy tells its men to shave or go home. Hegseth’s no beards policy is giving sailors with medical shaving conditions one year to try treatment or leave service. One solution: gender-affirming care."
Three women are featured in a collage with text above them. The text reads, "Trump dismantled a federal climate website. These women rebuilt it."
The image shows three soccer players dressed in red and white jerseys with "USA" on them, jubilantly celebrating on a stadium field. The text reads: "Trump supports birthright citizenship — when the recipient is on the U.S. men's soccer team. Star striker Folarin Balogun was born in New York to Nigerian parents visiting the U.S. It’s the type of citizenship the president has sought to restrict.
A person stands confidently with arms crossed, set against a blurred outdoor background. Text on the image reads: "Kelsey Pfendler is the fastest person to row solo from California to Hawaii. She beat the men's record by nine days, after wrapping up her 43-day journey last Friday." The 19th* logo is present.
A healthcare professional administers a vaccine to a person seated in a chair. The text on the image reads: "The 19th* Young women who get the HPV vaccine have nearly zero risk of dying from cervical cancer. Even as U.S. politicians push back against it."
A person smiling and sitting, with a backdrop displaying "SPORTSCENTER." The text reads, "Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after over 30 years on 'SportsCenter'. The trailblazing anchor appeared in more episodes of the show than any other anchor after joining in 1992.
Two book covers are displayed side by side. On the left is "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke, featuring an artistic image of a person's face and cows. On the right is "Communion: The Female Search for Love" by bell hooks, with a simple purple and white design. Below, text reads: "The author of ‘Yesteryear’ says to read ‘Communion.’ Just not the one by JD Vance."
A detailed painting depicting a chaotic battle scene with numerous individuals engaged in combat. The backdrop features soldiers and warriors in various dynamic poses. The text below reads, "The 19th* Meet the women who fought at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The battle is considered one of the worst U.S. Army defeats in the Plains Indian Wars, but few know of the Indigenous women warriors who were there.
Announcement for a Reddit AMA with reporter Chabeli Carrazana, hosted by The 19th. Scheduled for June 26, 2026, at 1 P.M. ET, on r/WomenInNews.
A person walks past the entrance of the Stonewall National Monument, marked by a sign from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Rainbow flags are displayed above the sign. Text at the bottom states, "10 years ago, Stonewall became a national monument. The site of the famous 1969 uprising continues to serve as a flashpoint in LGBTQ+ rights.
A person speaks at a podium with a sign reading "Our Team Our Time," during an event. The background features supportive individuals and campaign signs. The headline reads, "Chevalier wins Democratic primary to represent parts of the Bronx, Manhattan and Harlem." The subhead reads, "The Mamdani-backed democratic socialist defeated fifth-time incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat."
A person speaking into a microphone stands at a podium. The background features Election 2026 signage and a group of people holding signs. A headline reads: "Valdez is Democrats' pick in New York House race in a win for democratic socialists." A subheadline adds: "She won in a district dubbed the 'Commie Corridor,' that powered Mamdani’s mayoral election victory."
Group of people wearing orange uniforms standing in a yard. The text reads: "Women are the fastest-growing incarcerated population. They’re also more costly. The price to imprison someone is about $70,000 per year, that cost is 25 to 75 percent higher for women."
Image of a person singing passionately into a microphone with a hand raised, set against a red background. The text reads: "Olivia Rodrigo launches all-women music festival. The net proceeds from the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival will be directed to organizations that help women and girls."
Three referees in teal jerseys walk together on a soccer field, each carrying a colorful flag. The text below reads, "For the first time, an all-American women referee crew will officiate a men’s World Cup match. Another historic moment? One of the assistant refs will be the first out LGBTQ+ official at the tournament."
A person is changing a baby's diaper in a dimly lit room. Several small photos are on the wall. The text reads: "Dads say parenting tasks are split equally. Moms, uh, do not agree. Moms consistently take on more invisible labor. It continues to go unrecognized by dads." The 19th logo is at the top.
A collage of social media posts highlighting the Knicks' NBA championship and New York City initiatives led by Mayor Mamdani including childcare, family-friendly policies, and diverse community aspects in New York City. Text at the center reads: "The mayor is Muslim, the bagels are Jewish, and the childcare is universal"
A person holds up a pink sign reading "ABOLISH ICE" during a protest. Various people are gathered and wearing casual clothing. There's a fence and building in the background. A text overlay at the bottom reads: "Women in ICE detention launch a hunger strike. They're calling for the release of all mothers, as well as women under 21 or with medical conditions from detention at Delaney Hall in New Jersey."
Text reads: "Epstein survivors share their stories at new reading room The touring exhibit, named after Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, displays thousands of volumes of the Epstein files in cities across the U.S." The image shows an exhibit titled "Trump & Epstein Through the Years." A panel displays photos of Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump alongside a timeline. Visitors view the exhibit, which is part of a touring display sharing stories of Epstein survivors in the U.S. The exhibit space has additional timeline panels on the walls.
White text on a purple background reads: “Every minute counts in situations like that. In that moment, when you start to think about, ‘Am I going to die from this,’ you really start to think about your whole life.” — Harmonie Perrone
White text on a purple background reads: “I literally said out of my mouth, ‘Are abortions not legal here? Like, do I not have a right to an abortion?” — Harmonie Perrone
White text on a purple background that reads: “It’s one thing to say, ‘Our constitution, we have these statutory rights that protect people in reproductive emergencies. We even have a statute that explicitly calls ectopic pregnancy a medical emergency.’ But if no one is enforcing them, if no one is holding physicians to account, then bad behavior is possible.” — Molly Duane,
one of Harmonie Perrone’s attorneys and the litigation director at Amplify Legal
A person is joyfully holding a Tony Award trophy. They are dressed in a leopard-print outfit with visible arm tattoos and beaming with excitement. Text reads: "Qween Jean becomes first out trans Tony winner. The activist and costume designer won Best Costume Design for her work on 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball', which included nods to trans activists." Bright lights and a building sign are visible in the background.
Announcement with text: "The 19th is off for a scheduled break until Monday, June 8. See you soon!" The background features geometric shapes in purple, pink, and blue.
A tennis player on a court clenches a fist confidently. The text on the image reads: "The 19th* - Serena Williams is back (we think). The tennis legend has reportedly requested a wildcard spot for a tournament next month. It would be her first match since 2022."
A person standing outside with blurred building in the background, under a banner reading "Election 2026." The headline reads, "South's first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress loses primary runoff." Below, the subhead reads, "With Rep. Julie Johnson’s loss in Texas, it looks like no state in the South will have an out LGBTQ+ member of Congress next year."
A conductor in a white shirt is energetically leading an orchestra, holding a baton. The text reads: "The 19th* - Meet the first woman to lead the San Francisco Symphony. Elim Chan's ascent marks a major milestone in a field where few women have held full-time positions directing orchestras."
An individual is standing in a warmly lit room with patterned curtains and kitchen furniture visible in the background. The image includes text: "We're like one big science experiment here." Below, in smaller text, "Ingrid Kelley became involved with Liveable Arlington in 2016 and she is now on the board.”
Text on a dark blue background reads: “Adults had reported significant adverse symptoms within a one-mile radius but, for children, it was within a two-mile radius.” Below, in smaller text: "Meagan Weisner, a former public health epidemiologist who has studied health impacts related to oil and gas development in Colorado."
A person standing outdoors looking into the distance with trees and a clear sky in the background. The text states, "This is almost 20 years ago. Because I was a mother — I had a young child — I didn’t think that it made any sense to have that kind of pollution around our children." Below, the quote the text reads, "At the onset of the fracking boom in Arlington, Ranjana Bhandari spent hours poring over reports from other regions that experienced similar fracking booms."
A group of seven individuals stand outdoors, smiling and lifting one leg. They are wearing Spelman College themed clothing. The text above them reads: "The 19th* Spelman's commencement will feature a record-setting seven valedictorians. It's the highest number of students with the top grades in the college's history.
President Trump stands on stage with a dark curtain backdrop. The text above reads, "Democratic women are pretty sure they could beat Trump in a fight. Yes, these are actual poll results." The 19th logo is positioned at the top.
A person in a red blazer holds up a golden horse trophy, smiling. Text below reads, "For the first time, a woman trainer wins the Kentucky Derby. Cherie DeVaux made history when Golden Tempo, who she trains, pulled ahead from last place to win the Triple Crown race.
This image shows a person with braided hair in a profile view, looking pensive. The text reads: "The 19th* Allyson Felix is mounting a comeback for the 2028 Olympics. If successful, the mother of two will be the first U.S. sprinter over 40 to compete in the Games."
A person sits alone in a large, empty church pew, leaning forward in a posture suggesting prayer or contemplation. Text overlay reads: "The story of Gen Z men’s return to religion could be overstated. Gen Z men aren’t actually turning to religion. But new data does show a shift in religiosity for Gen Z women." The 19th* logo is present on the image.
Two UConn basketball players are sitting and smiling on a bench. They are wearing UConn jerseys. The text overlay reads: "Love and basketball: Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are reunited in Dallas. The UConn power couple were both selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft in consecutive years."
The image is a collage of individuals holding signs supporting the "Day of Silence," a protest for LGBTQ+ students. The headline reads: "‘Day of Silence’ marks 30 years of protest for LGBTQ+ students," with a subheading about people remaining silent on April 10. Each participant holds a sign with messages advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, against a black background.
An individual seated at a table, labeled as "Hon. Pamela Bondi," speaks into a microphone. In the background, people are seated and appear focused. Text on the image reads, "Pam Bondi out as attorney general. She is the second Cabinet member to be ousted by President Trump, following former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last month."
The image contains a quote in large white text on a black background: "We have become practically trapped by four walls. Lately, I feel alone.” Below the quote, in smaller text, it reads: "Laura. An immigrant mother who has isolated herself at home for fear of immigration officials detaining her or her loved ones." There is a small asterisk symbol in the bottom corner.
An individual smiling against a dark blue background. Text on the image reads: "The 19th. The economist behind the WNBA union’s big pay raise. Claudia Goldin, who won a Nobel Prize for her research on women in the labor market, advised players negotiating a new contract with the league."
The image shows the U.S. Supreme Court building in the background, with blurred figures walking in the foreground. The text overlay reads: "Supreme Court says Colorado can't ban conversion therapy. The case was brought by a Christian counselor who argued that Colorado’s ban violated her free speech rights."