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Bernie Was Right: Climate Change Demands Family Planning
‘Population control’ is a violently racist, oppressive part of US history, but global support for parents’ health and agency must be our future.
Vaping Illnesses Could Link To Vitamin E Oil
As officials try to pin down the cause of more than 200 US lung illnesses tied to vaping, some say that an oil derived from Vitamin E could be the culprit.
Dear AT&T, Boeing, Pfizer, GM, Comcast: Stop Funding Abortion Attackers
A new report and open letter targets funding for abortion-ban creators from firms like Coca-Cola, Delta, Google, Johnson + Johnson, Uber, Lyft, Visa, Mastercard, PepsiCo, and Microsoft.
A Chlamydia Vaccine May Be Getting Closer
A potential vaccine for the most common sexually transmitted infection has passed an important early test on the road to availability.
As Congress Hears Cannabis Testimony, Advocates Form Powerful Coalition
To coincide with Wednesday’s hearing, drug policy advocates announced they are joining forces in pursuit of a common goal: fair, equitable cannabis reform that provides racial justice.
Veterans Affairs Approves ‘Ketamine-Like’ Drug Despite Cost, Doctors’ Misgivings
In June, the Department of Veterans Affairs chose to approve the use of a new, expensive antidepressant despite concerns about the drug’s effects and speculation about the president’s involvement.
Calling Abortion Bans ‘Heartbeat’ Laws Is Misleading And Cruel
The human fetus is a long way from having a heartbeat just six weeks into pregnancy, but experts say this language can be harmful right away.
Florida Picks Harm Reduction Over Politics With New Needle Exchange Law
State lawmakers approved a program for safe syringe exchanges, giving county leaders the choice to use life-saving tools.
UN Expert: Human Rights, Lives Facing ‘Climate Apartheid’
A report to the United Nations warns that human rights — like many of the planet’s poorest residents — may not survive our climate crisis.
CBD May Reduce Cravings, Anxiety In Recovering Heroin Abusers: Study
A small study has offered new insight into how cannabidiol could help curb the international opioid crisis.
