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December 8, 2024

Women's Health Care

Dangers of Birth Control Misinformation


Global News

China scandal over sanitary napkins starts feminist activism

Gap in rape laws in Africa

Argentina's abortion law


States News

Immigration Studies

Indiana's new code of conduct to combat sexual harassment

Federal judge rules AG can't prosecute doctors' referrals

Louisiana miscarriage patient left state for D&C

Understanding and navigating fetus viability

Climate news

Women's Health


The Dangers of Birth Control Misinformation


Restrictions surrounding abortion care services and misinformation could dangerously mislead women when they are in search of an effective birth control option.


The Lancet Regional Health of Americas study suggests a new person-centered approach for contraceptive access.

The Dangers of Birth Control Misinformation Post-Roe | Think Global Health

Incorrect information and a lack of education on contraception has created the perfect storm for misinformation

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Global News


The China Scandal Over Sanitary Pads


A string of prominent sanitary pad brands in China have become embroiled in a scandal about their misleading advertisements and the discovery of harmful elements in their pads.

How a scandal over sanitary pads is shaping feminist activism in China

China's women take a stand as their basic needs are disregarded.

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State News



Texas broadband expansion faces challenges TexasTribune


Study: U.S.-made weapons might be driving migrants to the southern border OhioCapJournal


A 2006 study found undocumented immigrants contributed more than they cost Texas TexasTribune


LSU promised title IX reform. Employees allege the system isn't fixed LouisianaIlluminator


Alabama prepares to launch public health care boarding school; first class set for 2026 AlabamaReflector


Rural providers, advocates push Texas legislature to "rescue" maternal health care system TxTribune


Utah bills get green light for Colorado River projects and more UtahNewsDispatch


Indiana Democratic Party creates code of conduct, ethics committee to combat sexual harassment IndianaCapChronicle


Abortion News


Appeals court allows Idaho to enforce its 'abortion trafficking' law IdahoCapSun


Federal judge rules AG can't prosecute doctors for referrals IdahoCapSun


Louisiana miscarriage patient who had to cross state lines for a D&C wants answers StatesNews


Climate News


A teeny-tiny problem of EPIC proportions. Widespread microplastics in Mississippi river JohnsHopkins


Who is behind the laws blocking plastic bans? TheDailyClimate


Global News


Gaps in rape laws in Africa are enabling perpetrators to avoid punishment EqualityNow


Argentina's abortion law three years later ThinkGlobalHealth

For Your Information

Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage - the private alternative to Medicare that promised to cost less TheConversation


Understanding and navigating fetus viability ACOG


Improving Social Security to reduce elderly poverty CBPP


$849million for western water projects announced by Biden administrations. See list of projects UtahNewsDispatch


Unmasking hidden online hate: a new tool helps catch comments TheConversation


Opportunities for the education of students experiencing homelessness: A resource CounselingPsychology


Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other air pollutant Propublica


Deployment of the U S military for immigration enforcement: a primer JustSecurity


What's Happening In Our Corner


These organizations listed on our website are offering workshops, virtual classrooms, new programs, updates on their initiatives, valuable resources, and news you can use.


Go Ask Alice answers questions on health and well-being.Topics range from substance use to sexual health. GoAskAlice


National Resource for the health and sexuality of women OurBodiesOurSelves


Sexual Violence Prevention Resources for Tribal Communities NSVRC



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