Roe v. Wade

First-Ever Dating-App Led Research Study of Hispanics in College Reveals Concerns on Inflation, Direction of Country; Shows Ever Growing Impact of Online Dating

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chispa, the #1 dating app made for US Latinx, released the results of its first-ever study of Hispanics in college, conducted in Q3 and Q4 2022 in partnership with Dr. Jake Beniflah, the founder of The Center for Multicultural Science, a non-partisan think tank focused on multicultural marketing. From the impacts of inflation on dating to reproductive rights, this study highlights the issues that affect Hispanic Gen Zs and gives a look towards the future by the Latine community.

Key Points: 
  • For over 10 years, Match Group has conducted Singles In America, the nation's largest and most comprehensive annual scientific study on single adults.
  • In 1980, Latinos accounted for just 4% of enrollment; by 2020, Latinos accounted for one-fifth of all postsecondary students .
  • More than 400 Hispanics in college — some actively dating and some not — were asked about their views on the issues of the day.
  • Direction of country and uncertainty about the future: Only one in two Hispanic Gen Z college students believe that their future will be better than their parents'.

New Interactive Maps Powerfully Illustrate the Post-Roe Abortion Care Landscape

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Friday, January 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, new interactive maps from Power to Decide's Abortion Finder provide a compelling illustration of the terrible new chapter for abortion access that's unfolded over the past year.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, new interactive maps from Power to Decide's Abortion Finder provide a compelling illustration of the terrible new chapter for abortion access that's unfolded over the past year.
  • "But instead of reflecting on the progress made in improving reproductive well-being for people over the last half-century, we are again fighting for the right to access abortion care.
  • "These new abortion bans and restrictions put people's health at risk and ignore the critical need for such care.
  • "Abortion care is every bit as necessary as it was before Dobbs, or Roe, or at any point in history.

Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinez of the Reproductive Science Center of NJ Named NJ Top Docs

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinez of the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey, have been reviewed and approved based on merit by NJ Top Docs. These NJ Top Docs strive to provide the highest quality medical care in a comfortable compassionate environment and want you to know that no matter the state of the country, they are here for you.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinez of the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey have been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for another year.
  • SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinez of the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey, have been reviewed and approved based on merit by NJ Top Docs.
  • They understand the significance of the Supreme Court's decision and are here to assist those in need of reproductive services.
  • To learn more about the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey, please visit: https://njtopdocs.com/nj-doctors/rscnj/

Save the Storks Equips Thousands of Women to Choose Life in 2022, Anticipates Growth in 2023

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

During the past year, Save the Storks has continued to serve women and families holistically through new initiatives, while experiencing growth in its existing programs—resulting in thousands of women who opted to choose life.

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  • During the past year, Save the Storks has continued to serve women and families holistically through new initiatives, while experiencing growth in its existing programs—resulting in thousands of women who opted to choose life.
  • "The cultural climate has not changed, and in fact, we are in a battle for life like never before," said Ferraro.
  • In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned last June, Save the Storks is more determined than ever to empower women with choices and encourage life.
  • Save the Storks will be attending the 50th March for Life event in D.C. to celebrate the overturning of Roe.

IWPR Condemns Anti-Abortion Vote in the US House of Representatives

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Statement from C. Nicole Mason, President and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research on today's anti-abortion vote in the US House of Representatives:

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Statement from C. Nicole Mason, President and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research on today's anti-abortion vote in the US House of Representatives:
    Today's vote in the House of Representatives is dangerous, disingenuous, and undermines women's access to the full range of reproductive healthcare options, including abortion care.
  • Today's so-called "Born Alive" bill is legislation based on a fictional problem, but, if enacted, it would have very real consequences for women and their families.
  • Even before the most recent spate of restrictions following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, abortion bans cost state economies billions of dollars.
  • IWPR remains committed to working with Congress and our partners to ensure women have access to the full range of reproductive health care services, including abortion care.

MIT Technology Review Releases List of 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023

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Monday, January 9, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review has announced its 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023, featuring advances its reporters and editors predict will fundamentally change the way we live and work. The 22nd annual list recognizes important technological advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, climate change, space science, telemedicine, and more. The editorial package in the January/February Innovation issue of MIT Technology Review includes a poll to vote for the 11th breakthrough. The editors will host a conversation on LinkedIn Live today from 2-2:30 p.m. ET.

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  • ET on LinkedIn Live
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review has announced its 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023 , featuring advances its reporters and editors predict will fundamentally change the way we live and work.
  • The editorial package in the January/February Innovation issue of MIT Technology Review includes a poll to vote for the 11th breakthrough.
  • Mat Honan, editor in chief of MIT Technology Review, said: "Our breakthrough technologies lists are fascinating snapshots of the evolution of big tech innovation breakthroughs.
  • For more information on the 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023, visit MIT Technology Review's website at technologyreview.com and sign up for The Download newsletter here .

Institute for Women's Policy Research Statement on Omnibus Funding Bill

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

IWPR applauds several provisions in the bill, including the historic investment in child care for low-income families, with $8 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. This increased funding – 30 percent over current levels -- is critical as evidence shows that federal spending on child care subsidies have not kept pace with actual child care costs, leaving parents without access to child care. For many women, access to child care can mean the difference between returning to work or not.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Statement from C. Nicole Mason, President and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research on the omnibus government funding bill released by the Senate Appropriations Committee this week
    The omnibus spending bill released this week represents an ongoing investment in critical programs across the government, and IWPR applauds congressional leadership for reaching an agreement and avoiding a government shutdown.
  • IWPR applauds several provisions in the bill, including the historic investment in child care for low-income families, with $8 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
  • This bill has already been approved by the House but has been held up in the Senate for over a year – despite enjoying bipartisan support.
  • Elsewhere in the bill, lawmakers upheld the status quo but failed to make investments that have never been more critical.

Warshaw Burstein's Fertility Law Group Partners with Gays With Kids for First-of-Its-Kind Legal Guide on Surrogacy and IVF

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The Surrogacy & IVF Legal Guide is accessible only through GWK Academy .

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  • The Surrogacy & IVF Legal Guide is accessible only through GWK Academy .
  • Eight engaging videos cover topics ranging from egg donor and surrogacy agreements to establishing legal parental rights when using surrogacy.
  • The Fertility Law Group also provides an analysis of the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade on surrogates and intended dads alike.
  • Ms. Cirel is a leader in the complex area of surrogacy and reproductive law.

Merriam-Webster Announces “Gaslighting” as the 2022 Word of the Year

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Springfield, MA, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Merriam-Webster announced its Word of the Year: gaslighting, the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for ones own advantage.

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  • Springfield, MA, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Merriam-Webster announced its Word of the Year: gaslighting, the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for ones own advantage.
  • The increase in dictionary lookups for gaslighting is striking, says Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Websters Editor at Large.
  • In our age of misinformationfake news, conspiracy theories, Twitter trolls, and deepfakesgaslighting has emerged as a word for our time.
  • From politics to pop culture to relationships, it has become a favored word for the perception of deception.

Most U.S. Women Agree with Abortion Access, But No One’s Talking About That: Rebel Report

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The research calls attention to the need for a middle ground and shared concerns among women across political viewpoints after the Dobbs decision.

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  • The research calls attention to the need for a middle ground and shared concerns among women across political viewpoints after the Dobbs decision.
  • Key findings:
    Nearly all women across political affiliations (76%) agree that it is a womans right to choose if she wants to become a mother.
  • 74% of pro-choice women surveyed worry about womens rights in general, and 67% are worried about the safety of women moving forward.
  • According to Rebels report, these are initiatives that the majority of women agree need to happen.