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Federal agencies with majority women staff face largest cuts

Federal agencies with majority women staff face largest cuts

Women and people of color could be disproportionately impacted by federal job cuts, according to the National Women’s Law Center.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Maternal mental health crisis worsens as pronatalists push for more babies

Maternal mental health crisis worsens as pronatalists push for more babies

‘Exhausted, burned out and perpetually behind’: Parents increasingly struggle with mental and physical health.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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An octopus in the garage prompts climate change lawyer to take action

An octopus in the garage prompts climate change lawyer to take action

Climate attorney and educator shares practical tips on how everyday people can affect change — and how to bridge the political divide to save the planet.

Emily Parkhurst
Emily Parkhurst
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The gender divide in politics widens for Gen Z

The gender divide in politics widens for Gen Z

Women under 30 are more likely to hold liberal views than their male counterparts.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Interior Dept to fast-track drilling and mining on public lands

Interior Dept to fast-track drilling and mining on public lands

The president declared a ‘national energy emergency.’ For six consecutive years, the U.S. produced more crude oil than any other country in history.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Why autism rates are rising among American kids

Why autism rates are rising among American kids

Increased screenings, particularly among previously underserved communities, are significant contributors

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Millions lose access to contraceptive care

Millions lose access to contraceptive care

Formidable is kicking off a new series examining the impacts of foreign aid cuts in Africa.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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DEI purge targets groundbreaking female service members

DEI purge targets groundbreaking female service members

“You’re good enough to serve but not good enough to be remembered,” said retired Col. Nicole Malachowski.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
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Harvard pushes back as Trump targets funding

Harvard pushes back as Trump targets funding

The nation’s oldest and wealthiest university could empower others to resist the federal government’s pressure tactics.

Cambrie Juarez
Cambrie Juarez
Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness
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Public confidence in vaccines waivers as Kennedy's stance shifts

Public confidence in vaccines waivers as Kennedy's stance shifts

The health secretary openly supported measles vaccines after attending the funeral of a child who died of the disease

Emily Parkhurst
Emily Parkhurst
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Changing DEI policies leave LGBTQ+ workers at higher risk

Changing DEI policies leave LGBTQ+ workers at higher risk

Employees are more apt to job-jump when policies are not clear

Nat Rubio-Licht
Nat Rubio-Licht
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Canadians call on Americans to speak out about 'dictatorship in the making'

Canadians call on Americans to speak out about 'dictatorship in the making'

Meanwhile, tourism from Canada drops dramatically, hitting border towns hard

Emily Parkhurst
Emily Parkhurst