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HEALTHCARE

Opinion: To achieve gender equality, our state legislators must pass paid leave NOW

In this op-ed, Rachele Fortier, State Director of Family Friendly Pennsylvania, explains the importance of passing the Family Care Act to establish a bipartisan statewide paid family and medical leave program. This program is crucial for achieving gender equality, supporting mothers' health, stabilizing the workforce, improving business productivity, and maintaining the state's economic growth.

To achieve gender equality, our state legislators must pass paid leave NOW

Opinion: I’m fighting for my health, don’t make it harder for me—The case for contraceptive access

In this op-ed, college student and Pennsylvania resident Julie Wright recounts her struggle with irregular periods and diagnosis of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), emphasizing the critical role contraceptives play in managing her condition. She argues for the necessity of accessible contraceptive options, challenging the stigma and underscoring their importance for overall health.

Image of a table with various oral contraceptive pills