Thanks for Speaking Up for Our Health!
Thank you so much for asking your senators to add language to the new bi-partisan chemical safety bill that truly protects our health and the... Read More
Period Health Policies: Is Your State Working to Make Menstrual Equity a Priority?
The work to achieve menstrual equity continues with policies being introduced on the state and federal level to increase access, affordability, and safety of period products.
Affected Communities Urge The Environmental Protection Agency To End The Free Pass It Is Giving Polluters
More than 150 affected communities, environmental justice organizations and other groups are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to rescind or replace its policy allowing companies to stop reporting how much they pollute under the guise of COVID-19.
The policy, which took effect in mid March, allows companies to use COVID-19 as an excuse to stop critical health and safety monitoring—without notifying the public or the EPA. The policy applies to every industry in the country, including chemical manufacturing, coal-fired power plants, oil refineries, and virtually all other sources of pollution. In addition to increasing the potential for catastrophic chemical releases and explosions, the policy allows the EPA to waive enforcement even if the suspension of monitoring causes an “imminent threat” to health or the environment. On top of all that, the policy comes at a time when EPA inspections are at a decade-long low.
Women Rally in DC to Close Serious Gaps in Feminine Hygiene Product Regulation
On May 23, the nation’s leading environmental and women’s health advocates are gathering for a women’s health rally and lobby day in recognition of Menstrual Hygiene Day. Hosted by national women’s health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), the rally on Capitol Hill will increase awareness of the need for feminine care product safety and demonstrate a grassroots show of support for federal legislation aimed at closing serious gaps in feminine hygiene regulation.
Tell Congress, It’s Time To Care About Feminine Care. PERIOD.
On May 23, women across the nation will be in DC to demand our right to safe feminine care products. Can’t be with us in person? Learn what you can do to help support this event and important bills that will close serious gaps in menstrual hygiene safety.
What Does Menstrual Equity Mean to You?
The most commonly recognized definition refers to the affordability, accessibility and safety of menstrual products. But menstrual equity is not just defined by products —... Read More
Thanks for Speaking Up for Safe Food Packaging!
Thank you so much for asking your senators to add language into the new bi-partisan chemical safety bill that will keep harmful chemicals out of... Read More
Thanks for Speaking Up for Our Families’ Health!
Thank you so much for asking your senators to “babyproof” the new bi-partisan chemical safety bill by adding in language that truly protects our families’... Read More
Thanks for Speaking Up for Our Pets!
Thank you so much for asking your senators to add language to truly protect our health AND the health of our pets into the new... Read More
What’s the Difference Between State, Federal and Local Legislation?
Democracies work best when we engage in the process. Get to know more about your state, federal and local policies, and how to engage to enact the change you want to see!
