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Hollywood actors demand answers from Amazon on its treatment of pregnant workers
In a letter sent to Amazon, Jane Fonda and other actors urged the company to address claims it’s endangering pregnant workers — some of whom say they have miscarried or been fired.
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The state of American men is — not so good
A new report reveals men are struggling with isolation, economic pressure and toxic online influences. But redefining masculinity and valuing men as caregivers could point the way forward.
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The door to fight gender-affirming care bans isn’t closed, LGBTQ+ rights attorneys say
The Supreme Court’s opinion in U.S. v Skrmetti was narrower than it could have been — leaving an opportunity for refined legal strategy around navigating anti-trans laws.
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Vaccine support isn’t as controversial as it seems
A new poll shows support is shared across political party lines — and comes as Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. could reshape the future of vaccines.
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How doctors are preparing for RFK Jr.’s shifts on vaccine policy
Kennedy gutted a key vaccine advisory panel. Now, physicians are figuring out how they can continue to share evidence-based guidance to keep patients healthy.
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Trump administration to end national LGBTQ+ suicide hotline
No reason was given for why services specific to LGBTQ+ callers are ending for 988, the crisis hotline for queer youth that launched in 2022.
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Deadly shootings in Minnesota have shaken abortion providers
The suspected shooter had a list of targets that included abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood affiliates and employees.
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A brain-dead Georgia woman is set to be taken off of life support after her baby was delivered
Adriana Smith has been on life support since February. Her case has made national headlines, drawing attention to the state’s six-week abortion ban.
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RFK Jr. fired everyone on a key vaccine panel. Here’s who he replaced them with.
Many of the new members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices have been skeptical of vaccines.
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Illinois legislators strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors
The bill’s passage comes a year after an investigation revealed that dozens of hospitals violated the 49-year-old law.