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It's time we address the reality of America's period poverty

Anyone who menstruates should have universal and free access to menstruation products. It's as simple as that.

It's time we address the reality of America's period poverty
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Upon hearing Scotland's decision to make menstrual products, including tampons and pads, free in public facilities, I was ecstatic. How could I not be? Scotland is the first country to allow universal access to menstrual products, inching closer to ending global period poverty. But as exciting as this is for Scotland, I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy, as well as frustration.

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