Gender
Sharp, ‘off the charts’ rise in alcoholic liver disease among young women
Although liver diseases still affect more men, younger women are driving the increase in deaths, a trend that began several years ago and is now supercharged by the pandemic.
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The women powering Biden’s economy are rewriting the course of American history
President Biden has found several highly accomplished economists who are not just women but are also Black, and has placed them in top posts in his administration.
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#FreeHer campaign wants clemency for 100 women in Biden’s first 100 days
A national council of current and formerly incarcerated women wants the president to grant 100 women clemency by April 30. There's a backlog of 14,000 petitions.
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Nearly 1 in 3 women experience violence: Landmark report from WHO
According to the report, intimate partner violence was the most prevalent form – and it starts early.
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‘Fresh Air’ archives have the ~content~ you crave for Women’s History Month
Check out Terry Gross interviews with everyone from Gloria Steinem to Lizzo, Alice Walker to Geena Davis.
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Why 2 of 3 people who’ve gotten the COVID vaccine so far in Philly are women
Because of the priority schedule for early eligibility, the gender imbalance is likely to continue for a while.
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‘Fully erased’: With Harris’ rise, there are no Black women in the Senate
The lack of a Black woman in the Senate has turned a moment of triumph for many thrilled to see Kamala Harris ascend to the vice presidency into something more bittersweet.
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High rates of heart disease have meant higher COVID-19 infection rates for Black Americans. A pilot program aims to provide mentorship to medical trainees.
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Macho politics defined Trump’s presidency, culminating with Capitol riot
Amid the chaos of Trump's presidency, he's been consistent in his fixation on emphasizing and protecting his manhood. Rioters at the Capitol reflected that attitude on Jan. 6.
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Supreme Court says women must obtain abortion pill in person
The Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that women must visit a doctor's office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Girl Scouts rebuke Boy Scouts in escalating recruitment war
The Girl Scouts said the Boy Scouts’ marketing of expanded services for girls was “highly damaging to Girl Scouts” and had set off an “explosion of confusion."
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Dozens of women allege unwanted surgeries and medical abuse in ICE custody
More than 30 undocumented immigrants have come forward with allegations of medical abuse, according to court papers filed late Monday.
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The struggle is real for working women during the pandemic
Not only are women serving as caregivers for family members and monitors over their children's virtual learning, but they're also more likely to lose their jobs in 2020.
Air Date: December 1, 2020
Listen 12:23What Joe Biden’s election means for abortion rights
Given the uncertainty around abortion rights in the courts, Biden campaigned on a proposal to codify Roe in federal law.
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Biden names all-female White House communications team; will tap Tanden for OMB
The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.
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