163. Period Poverty and the Tampon Tax: The Audacity of Advocacy
What if one conversation in a bustling New York City restaurant could spark a movement in menstrual equity? You’re about to hear a story of passion, dedication, and the audacity of advocacy. In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, your host Dr. Lia Gaggino sits down with special guest Anusha Singh, a medical student at Ohio State who is harnessing a powerful force of change. Together, they explore Anusha's journey as a student-turned-advocate, from organizing a press conference that caught the attention of five presidential candidates to testifying in front of lawmakers to repeal the tampon tax. Her dedication to addressing period poverty and fighting for change serves as a powerful reminder that one person's voice can spark a movement. So, let us take her example to heart and use our own voices, stories, and actions to break down barriers, challenge societal norms, and create a world where every person has access to the period products they need. Together, we can dismantle the stigma, create lasting change, and empower every individual to live their lives with dignity and respect.
[00:33 -10:39] The Global Issue of Period Poverty
[10:40 - 19:53] The Hidden Reality of Poverty
[19:54 -25:59] Amplifying the Issue through Social Media and Personal Networks
[26:00 - 32:13] Finding Information on Tampon Tax in Your State
[32:14 - 36:39] Closing segment Takeaway
You can reach Anusha Singh
Instagram: @anusha_sing
Links to resources mentioned on the show
HERE is the link for the movie trailer!
HERE is the link to my TEDx talk!
www.period.org
Bill Track 50 https://www.billtrack50.com
Days for Girls: https://www.daysforgirls.org
Celeste Mergen’s new book “The Power of Days”: Amazon.com: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity: 9781637743744: Mergens, Celeste: Books
Other episodes you may like:
https://swiy.co/PediatricMeltdownPodcast
161 Menstrual Equity Changes Lives: The Power of Days
151 American Indian/Alaskan Native Youth: Beyond Adversity
Key quotes for Twitter:
"I will say, I shadowed some pediatricians yesterday...that was such an amazing experience of seeing how big advocacy is for them and how passionate so many pediatricians are. That was really amazing."...Anusha Singh on Passionate Pediatricians
"It follows my advocacy journey Along with another advocate, to pass legislation in Michigan to repeal the Michigan tampon tax."... Anusha Singh on The Power of Advocacy in Repealing the Tampon Tax
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