As The World Warms, These Insects Are Thriving – And Bringing Disease
There are very few winners in the climate crisis, but scientists are pretty sure there’s going to be at least one: Mosquitoes. These insects – annoying at best, deadly at worst – thrive in warmth and humidity.
Working While Pregnant: New Protections Roll Out Nationwide
Pregnant and postpartum workers could be entitled to flexible work hours, food and uniform policy changes, and medical leave across the nation.
‘Black Girls In White Coats’ Author Inspires Future Black Female Doctors
The collection of narratives draws on personal and professional challenges and milestones that Black female doctors experience.
BMI Is ‘Racist,’ American Medical Association Says
The organization explored the dangers of using the body mass index (BMI) on people of color in a new report.
Portland, Oregon Dealing With Open Drug Use
Portland is now dealing with open drug use with the approval of Measure 110. Addicts and other users of drugs or the personal possession of small amounts of hard drugs have become legal in Oregon.
The Black LGBTQIA+ Struggle For Equal Pay
Black queer and trans workers make about 80 cents for every dollar a white straight worker makes, and Black queer women earn 85 cents.
A Low-Quality Education Could Mean Dementia Later
A study by Kaiser Permanente revealed that structural racism in the education system may be why the brain condition heavily affects Black people.
How Reparations Could Relieve Medical Debt For Black Folks
California’s reparations package proposes $1.2 million in payments to eligible Black residents. Here’s how that money could change lives.
There Can’t Be Reparations Without Climate Justice
Experts say Black communities deserve money — as well as green spaces, clean water, and new infrastructure.
Tori Bowie Died From Childbirth Complications, Autopsy Details Find
American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report released by the Orange County, Florida, medical examiner’s office.
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Here’s Who Is Getting Paid At DHS And Who Isn’t
President Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, while other DHS staffers, including FEMA workers, Coast Guard, and CISA employees, are still not being compensated.
