Tag: advocacy
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This Teen is Advocating for Menstrual Health and Safety
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, I stroll through the grocery store, effortlessly picking up everything my daughter and I need for our periods—tampons, pads, pantyliners—all without a second thought. I toss these essentials into my cart alongside frozen veggies and dairy products. However, many women and teenage girls aren’t as fortunate. Unfortunately, not every woman…
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Halsey Speaks to Our Souls with Her Poem on Sexual Assault at the Women’s March
Get Pregnant Fast Halsey, a name synonymous with powerful lyrics and relatable themes, recently took the stage at the Women’s March in New York City, delivering a poignant poem that resonates deeply with countless individuals. If you’re a fan of radio hits, you’ve likely found yourself singing along to her tracks, like “Bad at Love.”…
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Family Outraged After Seven-Year-Old Boy with Special Needs Handcuffed at School
Get Pregnant Fast A Dallas school district is facing significant backlash following the alarming incident involving a seven-year-old boy with special needs who was handcuffed at school. The event took place at Hillcrest Academy on May 9, when young Ethan Matthews, a student with ADHD and a mood disorder, reportedly began banging his head against…
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Father Confronts Congressman in Emotional Appeal for Health Care
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent town hall meeting, Congressman John Thompson faced a barrage of heated criticism from his constituents over his support for the controversial health care legislation known as “Trumpcare.” Among the crowd, one particular resident’s emotional address captured the attention of viewers online and went viral. This town hall, which lasted…
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Dear Vice President: What Do You Mean by ‘Personal Responsibility’?
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Vice President, Recently, I stumbled upon a tweet of yours that stirred up some deep emotions within me. For far too long, I’ve been grappling with anger over numerous issues in our nation. But on that particular night, my simmering frustration boiled over. I’ve come to the unsettling realization that I…
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Drake Takes a Stand Against Harassment at Concert
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful display of solidarity, rapper Drake recently halted his concert to confront a man who was groping women in the audience. As the ongoing conversation about sexual harassment continues to gain traction in various aspects of society—from Hollywood to everyday events—Drake’s actions highlight the importance of addressing such behavior head-on.…
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The Alarming Disappearance of Native Women: An Urgent Call to Action
Get Pregnant Fast “Indigenous women go missing twice: once in reality and a second time in the headlines.” This poignant statement from Maya Torres, a co-founder of the initiative Save Our Sisters, encapsulates the dire situation facing Native women across the United States and Canada. An epidemic is sweeping through these communities, as Native women…
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One in Six American Children Faces Daily Hunger, Affecting Their Health and Education
Get Pregnant Fast If you believe that childhood hunger is a distant issue or something that only affects certain segments of the population, think again. In the United States, one in every six children struggles with hunger daily. This alarming statistic translates to 13 million kids living in homes with little to no food. These…
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Understanding the Human Rights Crisis in North Korea
Get Pregnant Fast North Korea, ruled by the despotic leader Kim Jong-un, is often depicted as a nation under the iron grip of tyranny. Reports indicate that he has gone to the extreme of eliminating family members who dare to oppose him. The regime’s nuclear threats towards other nations, particularly the United States, have kept…
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What I Wish I Could Tell My Past Self After Receiving a Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Me, You’re on the brink of receiving news that, deep down, you sensed was coming. Since that ultrasound revealed soft markers for Down syndrome, you’ve been dreading this moment—the call that will send your 20-week pregnant self to the cold, tiled floor of your new rental home. As you sob and…