In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we begin with some pandemic optimism; provide the most recent updates on COVID-19 and its effects on workers; and break down reproductive wins and attacks.
Author: Giselle Hengst
Unemployment Compensation Runs Out This Month. Will Congress #SaveThe600?
The federal government’s $600 weekly payments to workers unemployed because of the pandemic is set to expire at the end of the month. In response, the National Employment Law Project is calling on Congress to extend the program and protect vulnerable workers.
The Weekly Pulse, July 4-July 10: Health News You Should Know
In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we rundown the most recent attacks to reproductive justice; address the presence of racial bias in health care; and provide updates on the coronavirus with a closer look at how exactly the pandemic is affecting mental health.
The Weekly Pulse, June 28-July 3: Health News You Should Know
This week, we update you on the pandemic, track the politicization of mask wearing and provide a reproductive rights rundown.
SCOTUS Defends Abortion Access—But the Battle is Far from Over
The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. At a press conference, the case’s litigators acknowledged that this ruling represented a victory for abortion access; however, the fight is far from over.
The Weekly Pulse, June 20-26: Health News You Should Know
In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we take a look at the newest updates on the coronavirus pandemic; accelerating abortion attacks; the connection between racism, demonstrations and Black health; as well as recent risks to reproductive health.
The Weekly Pulse, June 13-19: Health News You Should Know
In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we do a deep-dive into Black health risks, the Trump administration’s relentless attacks against LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights, a SCOTUS win for the trans community and the most recent updates for the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Weekly Pulse, June 5-12: Health News You Should Know
In this edition of The Weekly Pulse, we take a look at updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of balancing public health amidst protest, and the need to continue the fight for abortion rights.