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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

What Minnesota's Law on Free Tampons in Public Schools Actually Does

Minnesota's new law mandates free menstrual products in public schools for students starting in the fourth grade, promoting accessibility and comfort. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
1 month ago
Education

Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' and why Democrats embrace it

Republican critics of Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz have labeled him 'Tampon Tim' due to legislation providing menstrual products in schools. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Trump Campaign Criticizes Walz for State Law Providing Tampons in Schools

The Trump campaign criticized Tim Walz for signing a bill providing menstrual products for transgender students, labeling it a threat to women's health due to inclusive restroom language. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Education

Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' and why Democrats embrace it

Republican critics of Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz have labeled him 'Tampon Tim' due to legislation providing menstrual products in schools. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Trump Campaign Criticizes Walz for State Law Providing Tampons in Schools

The Trump campaign criticized Tim Walz for signing a bill providing menstrual products for transgender students, labeling it a threat to women's health due to inclusive restroom language. [ more ]
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Boston.com
1 month ago
Health

A study found toxic metals in tampons. Massachusetts advocates aren't surprised

Consumers in Massachusetts are alarmed by the discovery of toxic metals in tampons, highlighting the lack of regulation and transparency in menstrual products. [ more ]
Inverse
2 months ago
Health

Lead, Arsenic, and Other Toxic Metals are Lurking in Commonly Purchased Tampons

Detectable levels of toxic metals found in tampons, raising health concerns. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Health

A study found toxic metals in tampons. Massachusetts advocates aren't surprised

Consumers in Massachusetts are alarmed by the discovery of toxic metals in tampons, highlighting the lack of regulation and transparency in menstrual products. [ more ]
Inverse
2 months ago
Health

Lead, Arsenic, and Other Toxic Metals are Lurking in Commonly Purchased Tampons

Detectable levels of toxic metals found in tampons, raising health concerns. [ more ]
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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

Fighting period poverty on college campuses

Menstrual products are often overlooked in college basic needs conversations, impacting student health and well-being. [ more ]
Ars Technica
9 months ago
OMG science

A locally grown solution for period poverty

Women and girls in developing countries lack access to menstrual products, leading to educational and economic disadvantages.
Alex Odundo developed maxi pads made from sisal, a drought-tolerant agave plant, as a solution to both the lack of access and the environmentally harmful materials in conventional products. [ more ]
Portland Monthly
3 months ago
Medicine

This Oregon Researcher Wants Us to Talk about Periods

First study using human blood to test menstrual products highlighted the need for realistic absorbency testing and encouraged breaking menstrual stigma. [ more ]
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