Candice Norwood
@candicenorwood.bsky.social
Reporter @19thnews.org. Mostly covering the intersection of gender / courts / criminal justice. Occasional Beyoncé correspondent. She/her.
Email: cnorwood(at)19thnews(dot)org. Text me on Signal at cjnorwood.35
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Email: cnorwood(at)19thnews(dot)org. Text me on Signal at cjnorwood.35
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I've been trying to wrap up stories before year's end and am embarrassingly remiss in helping out with The 19th's year-end membership drive. I know times are tough for many but every $ of support helps us continue bringing you coverage of women and LGBTQ+ people. the19th.donorsupport.co/-/NVARDULH
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I've been trying to wrap up stories before year's end and have been remiss in doing my part to help The 19th membership drive to build support for our continued work covering women and LGBTQ+ people. ...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I've been trying to wrap up stories before year's end and am embarrassingly remiss in helping out with The 19th's year-end membership drive. I know times are tough for many but every $ of support helps us continue bringing you coverage of women and LGBTQ+ people. the19th.donorsupport.co/-/NVARDULH
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For too long, hormone therapy has been inaccessible for cisgender men — or so said clinicians, professors and a pharmaceutical CEO gathered this week by the FDA.
So, HRT for everybody, right? ... Right guys?
So, HRT for everybody, right? ... Right guys?
There’s a testosterone crisis, the FDA says — for cisgender men
The government disapproves of the hormone for transgender people but is enthusiastic about what it could do for cisgender men.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
For too long, hormone therapy has been inaccessible for cisgender men — or so said clinicians, professors and a pharmaceutical CEO gathered this week by the FDA.
So, HRT for everybody, right? ... Right guys?
So, HRT for everybody, right? ... Right guys?
If you're not familiar with @19thnews.org, we're an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on issues affecting women and LGBTQ+ people with heart and deep care.
We have one day left in our Year-End Impact Drive. Every little bit helps, and we would so appreciate your support!
We have one day left in our Year-End Impact Drive. Every little bit helps, and we would so appreciate your support!
Support our nonprofit newsroom | Donate to The 19th
Join hundreds of others already supporting our mission with their membership. Your financial support helps make our journalism possible.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
If you're not familiar with @19thnews.org, we're an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on issues affecting women and LGBTQ+ people with heart and deep care.
We have one day left in our Year-End Impact Drive. Every little bit helps, and we would so appreciate your support!
We have one day left in our Year-End Impact Drive. Every little bit helps, and we would so appreciate your support!
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Want to fund independent media for women and LGBTQ+ people? There's still time — our newsroom's year-end impact drive is almost over, and your help matters more than ever. Just $10 goes a long way!
Support our nonprofit newsroom | Donate to The 19th
Join hundreds of others already supporting our mission with their membership. Your financial support helps make our journalism possible.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Want to fund independent media for women and LGBTQ+ people? There's still time — our newsroom's year-end impact drive is almost over, and your help matters more than ever. Just $10 goes a long way!
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We're in the final stretch of our year-end impact drive! Donate today to support journalism that centers the experiences of women and LGBTQ+ people with the depth and nuance they deserve. 19thne.ws/supportourteam
Support our nonprofit newsroom | Donate to The 19th
Join hundreds of others already supporting our mission with their membership. Your financial support helps make our journalism possible.
19thne.ws
December 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We're in the final stretch of our year-end impact drive! Donate today to support journalism that centers the experiences of women and LGBTQ+ people with the depth and nuance they deserve. 19thne.ws/supportourteam
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New must-read from @candicenorwood.bsky.social — how periods in prison become a trap.
Incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing the penalties.
Incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing the penalties.
Punished for bleeding: How periods in prison become a trap
Many incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing penalties.
19thnews.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
New must-read from @candicenorwood.bsky.social — how periods in prison become a trap.
Incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing the penalties.
Incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing the penalties.
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Right now, donations to @19thnews.org are being *matched* — can you give to support our independent, nonprofit newsroom as we prepare to cover midterm elections and the policies that impact women & LGBTQ+ people?
Jovie the pup says it's a great idea!
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Jovie the pup says it's a great idea!
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December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Right now, donations to @19thnews.org are being *matched* — can you give to support our independent, nonprofit newsroom as we prepare to cover midterm elections and the policies that impact women & LGBTQ+ people?
Jovie the pup says it's a great idea!
19thnews.org/membership/?...
Jovie the pup says it's a great idea!
19thnews.org/membership/?...
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Incarcerated women and trans people in the U.S. are punished for their periods. They describe:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
Punished for bleeding: How periods in prison become a trap
Many incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing penalties.
19thnews.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Incarcerated women and trans people in the U.S. are punished for their periods. They describe:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
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Your support for @19thnews.org isn’t just a donation. It’s an investment in a more informed, more inclusive future.
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1/ At The 19th, we’re committed to highlighting lived experiences that others are attempting to suppress and centering voices that others are trying to silence. Courage is one of the defining elements of the stories we bring to our audiences. Support this work today. https://19thne.ws/makeanimpact
Support our nonprofit newsroom | Donate to The 19th
Join hundreds of others already supporting our mission with their membership. Your financial support helps make our journalism possible.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Your support for @19thnews.org isn’t just a donation. It’s an investment in a more informed, more inclusive future.
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It’s been a wonderful first week of our Year-end Impact Drive! On Tuesday, our friend Marni Grossman generously offered to match $15,000 in donations dollar for dollar. There are still matching funds available, and we don’t want you to miss out. Donate today, and your gift will be matched!
Support our nonprofit newsroom | Donate to The 19th
Join hundreds of others already supporting our mission with their membership. Your financial support helps make our journalism possible.
19thne.ws
December 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It’s been a wonderful first week of our Year-end Impact Drive! On Tuesday, our friend Marni Grossman generously offered to match $15,000 in donations dollar for dollar. There are still matching funds available, and we don’t want you to miss out. Donate today, and your gift will be matched!
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The Supreme Court agreed to take up the issue, meaning that the constitutionality of Trump’s order will be decided by the summer. https://bit.ly/4oGjisp
What’s the latest on birthright citizenship? Supreme Court to review Trump's order.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up the issue, meaning that the constitutionality of Trump’s order will be decided by the summer.
19thnews.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Supreme Court agreed to take up the issue, meaning that the constitutionality of Trump’s order will be decided by the summer. https://bit.ly/4oGjisp
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At a time of escalating threats to press freedom and our democracy, @19thnews.org can’t slow down.
We will continue to have courage in our coverage, clarity in our mission and community at our core.
Donate to our year-end drive to support our work! 19thne.ws/supportourteam
We will continue to have courage in our coverage, clarity in our mission and community at our core.
Donate to our year-end drive to support our work! 19thne.ws/supportourteam
Support our nonprofit newsroom | Donate to The 19th
Join hundreds of others already supporting our mission with their membership. Your financial support helps make our journalism possible.
19thne.ws
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
At a time of escalating threats to press freedom and our democracy, @19thnews.org can’t slow down.
We will continue to have courage in our coverage, clarity in our mission and community at our core.
Donate to our year-end drive to support our work! 19thne.ws/supportourteam
We will continue to have courage in our coverage, clarity in our mission and community at our core.
Donate to our year-end drive to support our work! 19thne.ws/supportourteam
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Across the country, incarcerated women, trans and nonbinary people are punished for having periods. Formerly incarcerated people have reported male correctional staff and supervisors being oblivious to how menstruation works. https://bit.ly/48RIOq2
Punished for bleeding: How periods in prison become a trap
Many incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing penalties.
19thnews.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Across the country, incarcerated women, trans and nonbinary people are punished for having periods. Formerly incarcerated people have reported male correctional staff and supervisors being oblivious to how menstruation works. https://bit.ly/48RIOq2
Incarcerated women and trans people in the U.S. are punished for their periods. They describe:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
Punished for bleeding: How periods in prison become a trap
Many incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing penalties.
19thnews.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Incarcerated women and trans people in the U.S. are punished for their periods. They describe:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
🟣 making their own tampons out of unsanitary items
🟣 facing penalties for having more tampons or pads than allowed
🟣 being humiliated by prison staff — yes, even women
My latest for @19thnews.org:
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“The quality of products provided or available for purchase is usually extremely poor — so poor that they do not fulfill their intended function... People have to use six pads at a time to prevent leakage, but they have strict limits on how many they are allowed.”
Punished for bleeding: How periods in prison become a trap
Many incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing penalties.
19thnews.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
“The quality of products provided or available for purchase is usually extremely poor — so poor that they do not fulfill their intended function... People have to use six pads at a time to prevent leakage, but they have strict limits on how many they are allowed.”
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The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder.
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
Officer found not guilty in killing of pregnant Black mother Ta’Kiya Young
An attorney for Young’s family called the outcome “an American tragedy.”
19thnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder.
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
From @capitalb.bsky.social:
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Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
Child care workers are building a network of resistance against ICE
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leavi...
19thnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
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Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
Child care workers are building a network of resistance against ICE
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leavi...
19thnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Child care workers, a substantial portion of whom are immigrants, are setting up detailed protection plans with the families in their care in case parents or the workers themselves are detained, leaving the children behind.
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
19thnews.org/2025/11/ice-...
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A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a young athlete: Some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide this year
A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a student athlete: These are some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide in the past year | CNN
On a cool November night in 1999, dozens of transgender people and their friends stood thousands of miles apart in Boston and San Francisco. They lit slender candles and spoke into the surrounding dar...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A ballroom legend, an aspiring model and a young athlete: Some of the trans people lost to violence and suicide this year
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“That definitely wasn’t in my playbook. It should not have to be like this.” Just hours after surgery for uterine fibroids, Rep. LaMonica McIver — a target of Trump’s Justice Department — was in Washington to vote last week. https://bit.ly/4i5YV6m
A vote too important for Rep. LaMonica McIver to miss
Just hours after surgery for uterine fibroids, the New Jersey Democrat — a target of Trump’s Justice Department — was in Washington to vote last week.
19thnews.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“That definitely wasn’t in my playbook. It should not have to be like this.” Just hours after surgery for uterine fibroids, Rep. LaMonica McIver — a target of Trump’s Justice Department — was in Washington to vote last week. https://bit.ly/4i5YV6m
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Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.
Alice Wong, disability justice advocate and author, dies at 51
Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.
19thnews.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.
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For a story! Looking to speak to grandparents raising grandkids in New Mexico, particularly if they are under the age of 5. Let me know if you're interested! Email is ccarrazana [at] 19thnews.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
For a story! Looking to speak to grandparents raising grandkids in New Mexico, particularly if they are under the age of 5. Let me know if you're interested! Email is ccarrazana [at] 19thnews.org
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Detransition is being used as political fodder by the Trump admin and its allies to support extreme anti-trans policies.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
Detransition is key to politicians’ anti-trans agenda. But what is it really like?
The 19th spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed and used by the Trump administration, which has positioned itself as a protector of those who detransition.
19thnews.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Detransition is being used as political fodder by the Trump admin and its allies to support extreme anti-trans policies.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
In the process, the reality of detransition is lost. For our new series, I spoke with detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump admin. Their stories are complex and important.
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I've been working on this for awhile, and now it's finally out in the world — our new series explores the nuances of detransitioning in America right now.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
Detransition is key to politicians’ anti-trans agenda. But what is it really like?
The 19th spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed and used by the Trump administration, which has positioned itself as a protector of those who detransition.
19thnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I've been working on this for awhile, and now it's finally out in the world — our new series explores the nuances of detransitioning in America right now.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
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Journalists who cover race, gender and inequality are often the first to go in layoffs, raising deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.
Teen Vogue changed how a generation saw politics and inclusion. That era could be over.
Journalists who cover race, gender and inequality are often the first to go, raising deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.
19thnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Journalists who cover race, gender and inequality are often the first to go in layoffs, raising deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.