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Period Poverty and the Fight to End the Pink Tax on Menstrual Products
Period poverty. It’s when someone doesn’t have access to menstrual products — often because they simply can’t afford them. Scotland recently became the first country in the world to make period products free to every citizen who needs them. But here in the U.S., they are not even exempt from taxes placed on luxury goods in many states. NBCLX Storyteller...
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Utah Senator Blocks National Museums for Latinos, Women
A lone senator from Utah has blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women
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Women Crucial to Biden's Win, Even as Gender Gap Held Steady
Women were a key factor in Joe Biden’s presidential victory; if only men had voted, Donald Trump would have won instead
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One in Four Women Are Considering Downshifting or Leaving the Workforce: How to Stop This Alarming Trend
According to the 2020 Women in the Workplace study, one in four women are now considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce entirely. Alexis Krivkovich, one of the co-authors of the report, joins LX News to explain how the pandemic is causing burnout and how to stop this disturbing trend.
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Drink Up! New Whiskey Honors Untold Stories of Women Bootleggers
In a male-dominant industry two women launched the first whiskey to honor the untold stories of pioneering women bootleggers. The founders of Saint Liberty Whiskey, Erin Harris and Pacifica Sorelle, joined us at NBCLX to discuss how this female empowered company came about.
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Women in Politics: Three Good Signs We're Closing the Gender Gap (Video)
Kamala Harris’ vice presidential nod isn’t the only good sign women are closing the gender gap in the political world, long-dominated by men. NBCLX’ Noah Pransky details three good signs of progress.
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Five Tips to Help Women Raise Their Voices and Make a Difference
Kimberly Faith, the author of “Your Lion Inside,” joined LX News to offer tips for women to make their voices heard and live meaningful lives.
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Formula One's First Latin American Woman Driver Wants to be Treated Like ‘Just a Driver With a Helmet On'
Tatiana Calderón, the first Latin American woman behind the wheel of a Formula One car, explains how she is using her position as a female driver to encourage more women to pursue their own racing dreams in a male-dominated sport.
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Women ‘on Precipice' in Developing Countries Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic means that millions of women in Africa and other developing regions could lose years of success in contributing to household incomes, asserting their independence and expanding financial inclusion.
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Brown Beauty Co-Op in DC Brings Representation to Retail
News 4’s Aimee Cho takes us inside The Brown Beauty Co-Op in Dupont Circle and shows us how the owners overcame critics in order to give women of color space in the beauty industry.
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Judge: Maryland Beach Town Can Ban Women From Going Topless
A federal judge says a popular Maryland beach town can ban women from going topless in public
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Democratic Women Make Statement with State of the Union Attire
We’re used to Congressional State of the Union reaction ranging from standing ovations to blank stares. For two years now, Democratic women have used their attire to make a statement. News4’s Wendy Rieger spoke with Washington Post Fashion Critic Robin Givhan about the women in white.
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Guest House Helps Women Transition From Jail to Society
In the heart of Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, there is a place that’s been quietly offering hope and rebuilding lives for 45 years. News4’s Julie Carey reports.
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Is Coloring Hair Safe? Dye, Straighteners May Increase Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Questions about whether chemicals used to color or straighten hair can cause cancer have swirled for years, according to Today.com. The answers have been inconsistent and inconclusive, but a large new study released on Tuesday had some sobering findings: Women who used permanent hair dye or straighteners, or applied straighteners to others, had a higher risk of developing breast cancer...
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New Memorial Will Honor Women's Suffrage in Lorton
A new memorial will honor the work female suffragists did to fight for the right to vote. The site is close to the Occoquan Workhouse, where suffragists were jailed and in some cases beaten for protesting in favor of suffrage.
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Mystics Celebrate First WNBA Championship
The Washington Mystics celebrated their first WNBA championship with fans on October 11, 2019.
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Ms. Senior DC Contestants Share Sisterhood, Talent and Life Lessons
The annual Ms. Senior DC Pageant offers women age 60 and older the opportunity to show off their talent and share their story.
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4 Ways You Can Avoid the Pink Tax
The extra cost women pay for products is often referred to as the “pink tax.” Here are some ways to avoid paying more.
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Oracle Accused of Underpaying Women, Minorities by $400M
U.S. government regulators are accusing software maker Oracle of engaging in discriminatory practices that resulted in thousands of its women, black and Asian employees being underpaid by more than $400 million. The allegations emerged Tuesday in a filing made in a two-year-old case that is being pursued by a part of the U.S. Labor Department that examines the pay practices...
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First All-Women FDNY Engine Detailed to Manhattan Firehouse
The FDNY’s first all-women engine company has been detailed to a firehouse in Manhattan.
The six-firefighter company was detailed to Engine 503 on 51st Street in Manhattan, the FDNY said in a Facebook post.