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Feminine hygiene products on the shelves of a store
Taxes

The “tampon tax”: Should states tax feminine hygiene products?

Denise-Marie Ordway | January 17, 2018
A collection of research and resources to help journalists write about the so-called "tampon tax," or sales taxes charged on feminine hygiene products.
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Inequality

Hate speech breeds hate, says new research

David Trilling | December 7, 2017
Hate speech is not hard to find in 2017. Such verbal violence begets hate and prejudice, a new study finds.
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Health Care

Crisis pregnancy centers often provide false, misleading information

Chloe Reichel | December 5, 2017
Crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) are pro-life organizations that often offer women incorrect, incomplete or misleading information about their reproductive options. This explainer delves into the information these centers promote.
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Workers

Sexual harassment: Who suffers, and how

Chloe Reichel | October 25, 2017
This roundup compiles scholarship on sexual harassment and assault, with an eye to demographic trends and health effects.
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Health Care

Women’s sexual health and the Affordable Care Act: Research roundup

Chloe Reichel | October 23, 2017
This compilation of the latest research on women’s sexual health will help journalists understand changes to the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate. Studies highlight how contraceptive use and cost has changed in recent years, changes in insurance coverage and outcomes related to contraceptive use.
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Environment

Wildfire smoke: Some elderly more vulnerable

Chloe Reichel | October 18, 2017
Among the elderly, women and black people are more likely to be admitted to the hospital from exposure to wildfire smoke than men and people of other races.
ambulance

More insurance doesn’t mean more care for lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans

Chloe Reichel | October 16, 2017
Despite gains in health insurance, lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more likely than straight people to use emergency rooms for routine care, a new study finds.
Public Health

Bullying and teen suicide: A collection of academic research

Denise-Marie Ordway | August 21, 2017
This collection of academic research examines the issue of bullying and child suicide. We included research that looks specifically at suicide and bullying among sexual-minority youth, including gay and lesbian students.
Public Health

Bisexual young women are at higher risk of unintended pregnancy

Denise-Marie Ordway | May 18, 2017
A new study suggests young women who are not heterosexual are at a greater risk of accidental pregnancy, partly because they are less likely than straight women to use contraceptives.
Education

College students who join fraternities or sororities may get lower grades

Denise-Marie Ordway | April 20, 2017
Joining fraternities and sororities distracts college students from their coursework. A new study suggests students' grades may suffer and they select easier classes to accommodate Greek activities.

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