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http://www.vox.com/2016/12/30/14120874/birth-control-over-the-counter-fda-ibis-hra-pharma
Over the counter female contraception is in the process of becoming available. Access to the pill is stifled by the cost of doctors visits, which this would remedy. The pill would be progestin only, similar to the already approved emergency contraception because combination pills hold risk for smokers and women with high blood pressure. It took a while to find a company willing to put so much effort and money into creating an over the counter pill. Surprisingly some Republicans are supporting this, but it is thought to undermine their desire to repeal the affordable care act. The pill would only be available to women over 18 which is unnecessary because the age restriction stems from the INCORRECT stereotype that oral contraceptives are equivalent to abortion pills. Hopefully this project will make progress under the Trump administration, but it is unknown whether he is  specifically for or against over the counter contraception.

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Article: At U.N. Meeting, Diplomats Worry Trump Could Cripple Climate Pact URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/world/united-nations-climate-change-trump.html Author: Coral Davenport  Summary: 	This article details the worry and surprise many officials attending a climate change conference in M...

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Tens of thousands plan women’s march on Washington  -Lorna

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Tens of thousands plan women’s march on Washington  -Lorna

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The shocking results of the 2016 election have hit home particularly for women who criticize President-elect Trump’s demeanor towards women. CNN’s article entitled “Tens of thousands plan women’s march on Washington” details a planned protest comprised of over 44,000 people to stand up for not only women but minorities of all kinds. The article says that the march is inclusive of all in support of women and is part of a larger grassroots movement for action at state levels. Interestingly, while 70% of voters claim Trump’s treatment of women bothers them, Trump earned approximately 42% of women’s votes in the election. I think that this discrepancy points towards the issue of women’s equality in today’s society.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/12/politics/womens-march-on-washington-planned/

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https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/recips.php?id=D000000591

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https://soundcloud.com/panoply/evelyn-farkas-explains-the-crisis-in-syria-and-the-threat-of-russia?in=panoply/sets/the-ezra-klein-show

This podcast by Vox creator Ezra Klein with Evelyn Farkas gives a very detailed look at how the current situation in Syria came to be. Farkas is a very experienced and seasoned person when it comes to these topics, so her insight is very informative. She then goes on to explain how Russia's influence in American politics and growing global influence should makes us slightly worried. With regards to our administration, she criticizes Obama's lack of action, but also fears Trumps potential actions can do much damage. While it is not the most inspiring listen, it is very informative and well done.

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Trump "Climate Contrarian" Appointee — Jacob

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Trump "Climate Contrarian" Appointee — Jacob

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Trump and Obama on Planned Parenthood- Maddie 

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Trump and Obama on Planned Parenthood- Maddie 

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Presidential elect Donald Trump’s stances on the future funding of Planned Parenthood have remained uncertain. This article details President Obama’s recently signed rule that prohibits states from withholding or redirecting federal family-planning funds. In order to support all of the work that Planned Parenthood does and to ensure that they have the funds to continue helping women in the future President Obama felt, in his final weeks as president, he needed to ensure continued financial support for these organizations. This will also allow increased attainability of cancer screenings and availability of contraception will be even more accessible with the effect of this new rule. Even though Presidential elect Donald Trump and some Republicans have been outspoken about removing numerous initiatives supported by President Obama, including defunding Planned Parenthood, this rule isn’t one that would be simple to repeal. This law will go into effect on January 18th, two days before the start of Donald Trump’s presidency.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/14/us/politics/obama-administration-planned-parenthood.html?_r=0

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http://taskandpurpose.com/12-years-losing-legs-helicopter-crash-tammy-duckworth-senator/

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Women in the Armed Forces, Margo Williams 

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Women in the Armed Forces, Margo Williams 

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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/04/us/politics/combat-military-women-ash-carter.html?_r=0

This article details the full inclusion of women into the United States armed forces in December 2015. This requirement has opened roughly 220,000 military jobs to women and women are now be able to serve in all combat jobs that, until this time, had only been open to men. While combat restrictions had previously allowed women to serve in combat zones, they also prevented them from officially holding these positions, which are a necessary step in career advancement. By not properly recognizing their service, the military restrictions unfairly held these women back.

The decision to fully integrate women into the armed forces defied the Marine Corps, which, after performing a yearlong study and coming to the conclusion that gender integration would diminish fighting ability, requested an exemption from the full integration of women.  Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter overruled this exemption, stating that the military should operate within a consistent set of standards.

While many, in addition to the Marine Corps, have voiced their concerns about integration, Mr. Carter maintained that women are required to meet the same physical requirements of men in the position, and military leaders are now required to assign jobs and tasks based solely on ability, and not gender.

“When I became secretary of defense, I made a commitment to building America’s force of the future… In the 21st century that requires drawing strength from the broadest possible pool of talent. This includes women.”

A quote from Mr. Carter on December 3, 2015 during his announcement of the full integration of women into the United States armed forces.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/12/us/politics/betsy-devos-how-trumps-education-nominee-bent-detroit-to-her-will-on-charter-schools.html

This article speaks about Trump’s recent selection for his Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and her work on the Detroit school system. Betsy Devos is a large proponent for a charter school system and has been a large political player in turning many of Detroit’s public schools into independently run charter schools. She has extraordinary power as a lobbyist and campaign financier to influence Detroit’s educational politics.  Detroit is referred to as the city with the loosest regulation on schooling and as the article says a, “chaotic mess” and the, “worst-performing in the nation.” The charter school system is supposed to privatize the public school system and bring funding into the schooling system of Detroit or any city it is supposed to be in. However, many of these schools are underfunded and unsuccessful. There is a disproportionate amount of schools in cities rather than the “poorest, most remote neighborhoods, where most students live.” One of the more compelling objections to her policies and record is, “She is committed to an ideological stance that is solely about the free market, at the expense of practicality and the basic needs of students in the most destabilized environment in the country,” The article mainly gives insight into the poor record of the new appointee and possible ideological stances on educational reform and privatization of public education.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/30/opinion/new-york-citys-school-to-prison-pipeline.html

This article defines the school-to-prison pipeline and how it works. The article explains instances and policies set in place that disproportionately effects black and latino students.  The school-to-prison pipeline starts with the militancy of police officers in schools. After the Columbine shooting, our government wanted to make sure it kept schools safe by hiring police officers or security guards to protect schools. But, this policy became another perpetrator of mass incarceration. Students were expelled, suspended, and even arrested for minor behavioral infractions. In the 2011-2012 school year, 882 kids were arrested for small offenses like resisting arrest. This article explains how this policy targets black and latino students unfairly, which contributes to mass incarceration.

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The Atlantic coverage of 2016 criminal justice reform

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The Atlantic coverage of 2016 criminal justice reform

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The year opened with tremendous hope for bipartisan criminal-justice reform. But, as Steve Teles explained to David Frum, Republican support for the initiative was more fragile that it seemed. Democrats like Cory Booker continued to press for action, but momentum stalled. Matt Ford reviewed the debate over the historic drop in crime in recent years, Barry Latzer argued for a cultural explanation, and Juleyka Lantigua-Williams looked at San Antonio, one city where reports of serious crimes are rising.

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Here are resources we found to help you.

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Brennan Center Report on Criminal Justice Reform

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Brennan Center Report on Criminal Justice Reform

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Environmental politics as a human rights issue

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Environmental politics as a human rights issue

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America's youth are suing the government over climate change, and President Obama needs to react

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