Tag: Trump administration
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Michelle Obama Critiques Trump’s Changes to School Lunches
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent speech, Michelle Obama expressed her frustration over the Trump administration’s alterations to school lunch policies that threaten the health of American children. During her time as First Lady, Obama dedicated herself to promoting healthier eating habits among youth, with a significant focus on improving school lunches. However, the current…
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Anderson Cooper’s Eye Roll: A Moment We Can All Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent interview, news anchor Anderson Cooper found himself in a familiar predicament while questioning political advisor Lisa Thompson about President Trump’s decision to dismiss FBI Director James Comey. During this exchange, Cooper delivered an eye roll that perfectly encapsulated our collective frustration. Social media lit up in response. Thompson, known…
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White House Memo Proposes Discontinuation of Girls’ Education Initiative from the Obama Era
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising move, the current administration has indicated plans to dismantle a vital educational program aimed at empowering girls globally. The “Empower Girls Through Education” initiative, launched in 2015 as part of former First Lady Michelle Davis’s efforts, sought to expand educational access for young girls in developing nations. This program…
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Donald Trump’s Actions Reflect a Commitment to Diminish Women’s Rights
Get Pregnant Fast Donald Trump has consistently demonstrated a commitment to his agenda, particularly regarding women’s health and rights. While some may dismiss his rhetoric as mere bluster, his actions have laid bare a determined effort to undermine women’s autonomy. The signs of this troubling trend were evident long before he took office. Just two…
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ICE’s New Policy on Detaining Pregnant Women: A Step Backward for Human Rights
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling update from the realm of immigration policy, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is now permitted to detain pregnant women in their facilities—a shift attributed to an executive order from the Trump administration. Previously, ICE had a protocol in place that automatically released pregnant women from detention, recognizing…
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Employers Can Now Opt-Out of Birth Control Coverage Under New Policy
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has made it easier for employers to discontinue coverage for birth control in health plans. This change could have profound implications for women navigating their reproductive choices while seeking employment. Under the previous administration, the Affordable Care Act mandated that most employers provide employees…
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Trump Administration Slashes Over $200 Million from Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has announced cuts exceeding $213 million from Teen Pregnancy Prevention programs, redirecting focus towards abstinence-based sexual education. This decision comes despite the encouraging trend of declining teen birth rates, which hit a record low of 20.3 births per 1,000 girls in 2016. This represents…
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant legal development, a federal judge has issued a ruling partially halting the implementation of the transgender military ban proposed by former President Donald Trump. This decision comes amid a tumultuous period for Trump, as members of his inner circle face indictments related to Russian interference in the election. Back…
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Obama’s Photographer Takes a Swipe at Trump with Hand-Holding Photos
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days of the Trump administration, we’ve found ourselves with a couple of unlikely champions: Merriam-Webster’s Twitter account and Pete Johnson, the former photographer for President Obama. Through his seemingly innocent photo posts, Johnson has managed to deliver some pointed commentary, particularly regarding the apparent hand-holding woes between the current…