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The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Menstrual equity in the I AM Bill | Final Girl

Kiana Aftahi December 7, 2023
Having a period is a healthy biological function of the human body. Similar to how our bodies undergo a cycle of eating and processing nutrients, some undergo a monthly shedding of the uterine lining. These are facts. 
Yvonne Tang

Dear Men: Female products cost more, and it doesn’t make sense

Yvonne Tang September 14, 2020
The “pink tax” is a subtle form of gender discrimination, with little to no economic reasoning. The shockingly slow legislation relief for this unfair pricing places a significant burden on women.
OP-ED: Better access to feminine products could relieve poverty

OP-ED: Better access to feminine products could relieve poverty

Editors October 6, 2016

Op-Eds do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. Lack of access to feminine care products has detrimental effects on girls with their periods,...

EDITORIAL: Feminine hygiene products must be made more accessible

EDITORIAL: Feminine hygiene products must be made more accessible

Editors March 3, 2016

“A pad for every period” is the motto New York is moving toward with its new feminine hygiene practices. New York homeless shelters will now be able to use federal grant money to provide visitors with...

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