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By: Luis Gay A viral campaign is subtly helping domestic abuse victims with the help of a simple black dot. The Black Dot Campaign encourages victims to draw a black dot on their hand as a nonverbal signal for help. …
Vanessa K Dalton, University of Michigan and Lauren MacAfee, University of Michigan On May 11 the Obama administration released updated guidance on insurance coverage of contraception. The announcement provides much-needed clarification for insurance plans regulated by the Affordable Care Act …
Women, are you aware of the #1 reason why women struggle with money? Here’s a hint: Regardless of our economic circumstances, there is a cultural belief system challenging our financial wellbeing. Our financial thoughts, feelings and attitudes are heavily influenced …
International Women’s Day celebrates those who identify as (and with) women. It is also a day for thinking about the achievements of women, as well as the things that hold them back – including, importantly, violence. Violence against women occurs …
By: Kanani Titchen It is estimated that 100,000 U.S. children are traded for sex each year.1 Children as young as seven years old are being trafficked. Ten percent of U.S. children living in shelters and 28% of U.S.children living on …
In The Spotlight While women have made a number of advances in gaining equal rights, poverty continues to be a prevalent issue facing large numbers of women. Even though women continue to make strides towards securing equal pay, advancing in …
