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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Ocasio-Cortez deflects criticism of public egg-freezing journey by blaming sexism

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the backlash to her publicly documented egg-freezing process is just the price of being a woman in politics, but critics see a carefully staged political performance ahead of a possible 2028 run. Ocasio-Cortez took to Instagram on Saturday to push back against what she called "negativity" following her Aug. 8 announcement […] The post Ocasio-Cortez deflects criticism of public egg-freezing journey by blaming sexism appeared first on American Almanac .

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the backlash to her publicly documented egg-freezing process is just the price of being a woman in politics, but critics see a carefully staged political performance ahead of a possible 2028 run. Ocasio-Cortez took to Instagram on Saturday to push back against what she called "negativity" following her Aug. 8 announcement that she had begun freezing her eggs. The New York Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, framed every bit of the criticism as proof of a sexist double standard, and insisted she would do it all again. The congresswoman had spent the prior week posting a series of Instagram updates walking followers through the process, which involves roughly two weeks of hormone…Open

Why did Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez state she chose to freeze her eggs at age 36?
She referenced her potential 2028 political runs and noted that egg quality often declines rapidly in the mid-30s, framing the decision as a way to feel more in control of her life and as a matter of personal empowerment.
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What personal life details have been the subject of recent speculation regarding Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
There has been speculation regarding her engagement to longtime partner Riley Roberts; while she became engaged in 2022, she has been seen without her engagement ring for months, and sources told the New York Post that a split "happened a while ago," though she has not confirmed or denied the breakup.
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What details did Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez provide regarding the medical process of egg freezing?
She shared that the process involves roughly two weeks of hormone injections before doctors harvest the eggs. She also mentioned her intention to show herself administering these hormonal injections in a green room before a live ABC News interview.
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What were the specific criticisms raised by observers regarding Ocasio-Cortez's social media campaign about her medical procedure?
Critics noted that she was turning a medical procedure into a multi-day social media campaign during the House's August recess while she is reportedly weighing a 2028 run for president or for Senator Chuck Schumer's New York Senate seat. Additionally, Christian conservative influencers complained that her posts reinforced a culture pressuring women to prioritize careers over family.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Jenna Jameson marries Mil R. Ocampo in Miami, marking her fourth trip down the aisle

Former adult film star Jenna Jameson, 52, married Mil R. Ocampo in an intimate Miami ceremony on July 25, her fourth marriage and the latest chapter in a turbulent personal life reshaped by faith. The couple obtained a marriage license on July 7, Page Six reported, citing TMZ. The wedding came roughly a year after […] The post Jenna Jameson marries Mil R. Ocampo in Miami, marking her fourth trip down the aisle appeared first on American Almanac .

Former adult film star Jenna Jameson, 52, married Mil R. Ocampo in an intimate Miami ceremony on July 25, her fourth marriage and the latest chapter in a turbulent personal life reshaped by faith. The couple obtained a marriage license on July 7, Page Six reported , citing TMZ. The wedding came roughly a year after Jameson went public with the relationship on Instagram in March 2025, just weeks after filing for divorce from her third wife, Jessi Lawless. Jameson filed that divorce petition in Clark County, Nevada, on February 27, 2025. She and Lawless had married in a Las Vegas ceremony in 2023, but Lawless announced their separation via TikTok in April 2024, blaming the split on Jameson's alleged drinking problem. Lawless moved on months…Open

What is the timeline of Jenna Jameson's relationship with Jessi Lawless?
Jameson and Lawless married in a Las Vegas ceremony in 2023. Lawless announced their separation via TikTok in April 2024 and stated she had been dating Christian Ghidina for eight months by the time Jameson filed for divorce in February 2025.
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How has Mil R. Ocampo influenced Jenna Jameson's religious views?
Jenna Jameson has credited Ocampo with leading her to the Christian faith through her example and devotion. Jameson stated that Ocampo did not push her faith through sermons, but rather inspired her through her worship.
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What were the circumstances surrounding Jenna Jameson's divorce from Jessi Lawless?
Jenna Jameson filed for divorce from her third wife, Jessi Lawless, in Clark County, Nevada, on February 27, 2025. Lawless had previously announced their separation via TikTok in April 2024, citing Jameson's alleged drinking problem as the reason for the split.
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How many times has Jenna Jameson been married?
This marriage to Mil R. Ocampo marks Jenna Jameson's fourth marriage. Her previous marriages were to Brad Armstrong in 1996, Jay Grdina in 2003, and Jessi Lawless in 2023.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Gavin Newsom's ex-lover recalls crude remark he made before their affair began

Ruby Rippey says Gavin Newsom commented on her "pregnancy weight" at a dinner with her then-husband, his own top aide, a year before the two began a sexual relationship that nearly ended his political career. Rippey, the ex-wife of Newsom's close friend and senior adviser Alex Tourk, published a first-person essay in Vanity Fair detailing […] The post Gavin Newsom's ex-lover recalls crude remark he made before their affair began appeared first on American Almanac .

Ruby Rippey says Gavin Newsom commented on her "pregnancy weight" at a dinner with her then-husband, his own top aide, a year before the two began a sexual relationship that nearly ended his political career. Rippey, the ex-wife of Newsom's close friend and senior adviser Alex Tourk, published a first-person essay in Vanity Fair detailing the arc of the affair from its earliest spark to its unraveling amid cocaine use and a family intervention. The essay marks the first time she has told her story in detail, after years of declining reporter requests and staying silent while Newsom's career advanced from San Francisco City Hall to the governor's mansion in Sacramento. The account lands as Newsom's second gubernatorial term winds down and…Open

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