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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Puerto Rico Criminalizes Gender-Affirming Care for People Under 21

Act 63-2025, signed by Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón, criminalizes gender-affirming care for those under 21, imposing prison time and hefty fines.
LGBT
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump is "Making Center-Left Great Again"

Anti-Trump sentiment in foreign elections is influencing political outcomes globally.
The Trump administration's inaction on medication abortion raises concerns about the future of reproductive rights.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

City Council Pushes For Additional Funds to Improve Black Maternal Health

New York City Council is advocating for policies to reduce maternal mortality for Black mothers, who face significantly higher risks compared to white mothers.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Kennedy's Plan to Send Health Officials to Indian Country' Angers Native Leaders

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism from Native leaders for cuts to health programs and lack of consultation.
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls - even though age of consent is 17

Contraception for women aged 17 to 35 is currently free in Ireland, while there is ongoing debate about extending this benefit to 16-year-olds due to medical ethics concerns.
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