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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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Amanda Gorman Fundraiser Soars as Her Iconic Poem Faces Ban in Florida

Amanda Gorman's fundraiser to fight book bans surpasses $50,000, showcasing overwhelming support for free speech. Learn how she is taking a stand against censorship.

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LGBTQ+ Youth Find Support of Stand-In Parents After Viral TikTok

Inspired by a viral TikTok, stand-in parents are rallying for the LGBTQ community, offering their unconditional love and support.

8 Groups Rocking the Music Industry Toward Gender Equality

Women and non-binary musicians are working to carve their own way in a music industry that has never seen them as equals.

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Good News This Week: May 20, 2023 - Malaria, Buses, & Allyship

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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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With Advice From Tim Cook, Teen Creates App To Help People Discover Their Gender Identity

Joshua Tint launched the Discover Me app to provide people with a safe, convenient place to explore their gender identities.

An intentionally pixelated image of a cat paw. Only Paws: A spicy bean fundraiser for the Kansas Humane Society

OnlyPaws: Humane Society Raised $8k Selling Feet Pics On Social Media

The Kansas Humane Society came up with a clever way to raise funds for their dogs and cats in need: Offering up "feet pics" in exchange for donations.

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Good News This Week: May 13th 2023: Beaches, Plastic-Free Cups, & Basketball Courts

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Phone Calls Not Flowers: Moms Fight for Gun Safety This Mother's Day

The Phone Calls Not Flowers campaign from For Facts Sake has taken Instagram by storm, as thousands of moms ask for gun safety legislation this Mother’s Day.

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Milestone Achieved: 10,000 Women Certified To Fight Malaria in Rwanda

In 2017, the Society for Family Health Rwanda and the Rwanda Ministry of Health partnered with SC Johnson and Raid to create the Certified Care program. It has now reached a milestone of 10,000 certifications.

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Let's Go Together: Hydro Flask and The Outdoorist Oath are Making the Outdoors for Everyone

Hydro Flask has donated $25k to The Outdoorist Oath with its "Let's Go Together" collection, prioritizing an inclusive and diverse outdoors for all.