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Grieving Princess Diana Let Me Mourn My Brother
In honor of the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death on August 31, writer Susanne Ramirez de Arellano explores how the princess’s death helped her mourn a more personal one—and what she’s learned in the years since.
I Asked 61 Colleges If They Would Pay for Students to Travel for an Abortion. Only Five Hinted That They Might.
With abortion illegal in many states, some companies have promised to cover the travel expenses of employees who need care. Will colleges do the same?
Missouri Parents Want to Bring Spanking Back
Another packed news week but one store really caught out eye. A Missouri school district has reinstated corporal punishment (specifically, hitting with paddles) as a last resort to discipline students. We're also talking about Biden's new loan forgiveness plan and how we're spending this weekend.
It’s always been hard for teens seeking abortions
If you think the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade was the start of teens' troubles with accessing abortion you'd be surprised. For decades, teens have had to jump through flaming hoops of humiliation to end their pregnancies. Currently, there are at least 36 states with measures requiring…