tampon tax

in an article about period poverty, a drawing of pads, tampons and U.S. dollar signs.

Period Poverty Is a Hidden Crisis Affecting Women in the United States

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

The unnecessarily high cost of menstruation products poses a large issue for low-income women across the country.…

October 3, 2022

Illustration of people wearing various menstrual products, subverting period stigma

Period Stigma Still Persists, but Some Businesses Are Trying To Change That

It’s basic biology, but society still insists on preserving the antiquated taboo through shame and financial oppression. Some companies are rising up to tackle the issue.…

March 3, 2022

In Debate Over the Tampon Tax, States Look to Schools

Alex Johnson, New York University

Across the country, a handful of states and pioneering student groups have paved the way for no-cost tampons and other feminine hygiene products.…

March 27, 2018

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Period Poverty Is a Hidden Crisis Affecting Women in the United States

Period Stigma Still Persists, but Some Businesses Are Trying To Change That

In Debate Over the Tampon Tax, States Look to Schools