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Women's Health
Healthy Women outlines the economic consequences of underfunded women's health research and the need for our equal share of healthcare dollars. Healthy Women signed on as founding member of FORWH coalition. Meryl Comer highlights the dire economic impact of sex-based research for Alzheimer's disease. UsAgainst Alzheimer's BrainGuide offers resources on Alzheimer's tailored to your needs.
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It's Long Past Time to Invest in Women's Health
"Until now, to the best of our knowledge, no one has evaluated the economic consequences of the status quo, the costs we incur, and the benefits we leave on the table when women are underrepresented in research," Lee said. The potential financial ...
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www.healthywomen.org
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May Policy Roundup
1. HealthyWomen Celebrates Women's Health WeekHealthyWomen was proud to support National Women's Health Week (NWHW), held the week of May 9 to 15 and led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH). NWHW...
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www.healthywomen.org
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Being Patient: Why Funding Women's Alzheimer's Research...
By Genevieve Glass | April 22nd, 2021 A new report highlights the dire economic impact of sex-based research in finding treatments - and a cure - for Alzheimer's disease. Meryl Comer shares insights with Being Patient during the NIH's 2021...
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thewhamreport.org
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Welcome to BrainGuide
Yes. BrainGuide helps you wherever you are in your brain health journey. It can help anyone interested in protecting their brain health and reducing their risk for cognitive decline, or those concerned about a family member. The memory...
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mybrainguide.org
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Terry Crews Joins the Fight Against Porn
Read his story; learn how you can protect your loved ones; and help stop the demand.
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Terry Crews Speaks Out on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" About Why...
Beloved actor, activist, and former athlete, Terry Crews, is speaking up again about the harmful effects of porn, and we're here for it. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, PEOPLE reported that the actor talked about themes in his...
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fightthenewdrug.org
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Stop The Demand - Fight the New Drug
rather than restriction. Educate yourself on how the porn industry fuels the demand for sex trafficking, objectification, sexualized racism, nonconsensual content, sexual violence and abuse, and child sexual abuse material.
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fightthenewdrug.org
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Brain, Heart, World - Docuseries about the harmful...
Decades of studies from major institutions have demonstrated significant impacts of porn consumption on individuals, relationships, and society. WATCH NOW
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brainheartworld.org
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EROC Testifies For Stronger Title IX
A bicameral bill the GEEA Act would provide additional resources, training and technical assistance to combat harassment and discrimination in education. EROC recommends 5 non-exhaustive priority areas to the Department of Education. Read the 5 recommendations and the Q&A about sexual violence on campus.
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Hirono, Matsui Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Boost...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) reintroduced the bicameral Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act (GEEA), legislation that would provide additional...
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www.hirono.senate.gov
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EROC's Full Testimony during the Department of...
Good Afternoon and thank you to all survivors who came forward to share their testimony verbally and written this week. I believe you. My name is Kenyora Parham, serving as the Executive Director of End Rape On Campus.
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endrapeoncampus.org
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Title IX Status: Q&A
On September 22, 2017, Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinded two important guidance documents that outlined school's responsibilities under Title IX: the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter and the 2014 Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence....
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endrapeoncampus.org
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Jun 23, 2021. CCFC becomes Fairplay and launches...
Contact: David Monahan, Fairplay ( david@fairplayforkids.org) Leading watchdog will advocate for a design code to protect children and teens BOSTON, MA - June 23, 2021 - Today, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), the nation's leading ...
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fairplayforkids.org
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The Simple Truth About the Gender Wage Gap
AAUW's report highlights factors that produce continued but varying wage gaps across the U.S. And Lisa D. Cook, a member of the Washington Center of Growth's Steering Committee and Professor of Economics and International Relations at Michigan State University explores alternative policies for boosting wages rooted in different structures that contribute to stagnant and unequal wages.
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The Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap: AAUW Report
The gender pay gap varies substantially from state to state, due to factors such as: The primary industries in the state and the opportunities they create Demographics such as race/ethnicity, age, and education level Regional differences in...
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www.aauw.org
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Addressing gender and racial disparities in the U.S....
This essay is part of Boosting Wages for U.S. Workers in the New Economy , a compilation of 10 essays from leading economic thinkers who explore alternative policies for boosting wages and living standards, rooted in different structures that...
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equitablegrowth.org
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FYI - Do You Know?
AMA offers ways you can improve your child's health; Learn the most dangerous apps your kids may be using; The Smithsonian offers the historical legacy of Juneteenth and more....
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What's Happening In Our Corner
These organizations listed on our website are offering workshops, virtual classrooms, new programs, updates on their initiatives, and news you can use. This column is updated for each newsletter. Discover what is happening now. Read all about it here!
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