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Monday May 16, 2016

New York Aims To Become The Next State To Toss The Tampon Tax

In some New York City schools, the bathroom dispensers provide sanitary products for free. Richard Yeh/WNYC hide caption

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New York Aims To Become The Next State To Toss The Tampon Tax

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May 16, 2016 • If 2015 was the year of the period, 2016 may be the year when women have to pay less for sanitary supplies, or even get them for free. Some state, local and federal legislators are pushing for change.

New York Aims To Become The Next State To Toss The Tampon Tax

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Tuesday May 10, 2016

What Kenya Can Teach The U.S. About Menstrual Pads

Faith Wanjoki of ZanaAfrica gives a lesson on how to use a sanitary pad in a classroom in Kisumu, Kenya. Her colleague, Catherine Onyango, sits by her side. ZanaAfrica Foundation hide caption

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What Kenya Can Teach The U.S. About Menstrual Pads

May 10, 2016 • Political pressure is the reason for Kenya's progressive policies — with credit to female leaders as well as some men who have taken on the issue.