
Texas House Passes Bill to Repeal 'Tampon Tax' on Menstrual Products & Diapers
The bill, which Democrats have been pushing for years, has become a top priority after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The Senate has already passed the bill, which would provide tax relief on the purchase of menstrual products, diapers, and other childcare necessities.
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Bike Share Programs in the U.S. Foster Greener Cities
The U.S. is embracing cycling with the rise of bike share programs. From Redding, California to Washington D.C., discover how these initiatives are changing urban transportation.
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Bikeable Neighborhoods (in Not-So-Bike-Friendly Cities)
Despite inner-city infrastructure development traditionally adopting a mixture of public transportation and vehicle-use roadways, many cities have begun to prioritize dedicated bicycle lanes and safety measures to offer better mobility options and quality of life.
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Clean Slate Initiative Aims To Automatically Clear Records For 14 Million
Sheena Meade, the executive director of the Clean Slate Initiative, took to the TED2023 stage to outline the work her organization is doing to automatically expunge records.
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Civil War Expert: How To Save & Strengthen U.S. Democracy
At TED2023, Barbara F. Walter, a civil war expert, explained how to protect and strengthen democracy and prevent civil war in the U.S.
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Reviving the Roar: India's Tiger Population Is On the Rise
Delve into the uplifting story of India's Project Tiger, celebrating 50 years of tireless efforts to save these magnificent animals from the brink of extinction.
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Four Communities Tried To End Youth Homelessness. This One is Seeing Success.
Walla Walla is making a push to become the first community in the nation to end youth and young adult homelessness.
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This Washington School District Helped Homeless Students Graduate
While four-year graduation rates for homeless students ticked up steadily across Washington state since the 2014-15 school year, they jumped 15 percentage points in North Thurston.
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