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Women and War | Aya Ben Qalha | TEDxRoyal Holloway
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-06 17:03
Hello, my name is Aan Karma and I'm the secretary of the girls human right human rights mini. Today I'm here to talk to you about violence. Now, how often do we talk about the hidden battles that women and girls face in war and conflict.Beyond the physical destruction, we can see that there are attacks on bodies, dignity, and existence. We can see that girls have a higher threshold and risk of sexual violence, exploitation, and disruptive education, which jeopardizes their potential futures. We need to reco ...
Anti-abortion advocates rail against FDA approval of generic abortion pill
MSNBC· 2025-10-03 18:21
Political Landscape & Abortion Policy - The anti-abortion movement is a core part of Trump's base, having supported him through various controversies [1] - Trump's FDA approved a generic abortion drug, potentially angering his base and anti-abortion groups [11] - Trump's stance on abortion is seen as inconsistent, trying to find a balance [5] - The approval of the generic abortion drug may help Republicans in marginal congressional districts by mitigating the abortion issue as a political liability [15] - Two-thirds (66.67%) of abortions in the US are induced through medication [20] - Anti-abortion groups are motivated by the fact that abortion drugs now account for 63% of all abortions, despite their victory in overturning Roe v Wade [22] FDA & Regulatory Context - The FDA was legally required to approve the generic drug if it is identical to the original [8] - RFK promised to review mifepristone and potentially have the FDA remove it, contrasting with the approval of another drug [4] - A conservative think tank published a non-peer-reviewed study claiming 11% serious complications with mifepristone [7] Republican Party & Midterm Elections - Some Republicans believe Trump and Kennedy have done them a favor by approving the generic drug, potentially avoiding a challenging midterm cycle due to the abortion issue [14] - The abortion issue is considered a loser for Republicans in competitive areas, potentially turning off voters, particularly women [29] - Some Republican congressmen in safe seats may oppose Kennedy's decision to appease the anti-abortion base [28]