Feminist News Digest | Week of March 22-March 26

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EDUCATION | SPORTS
NCAA Facing Criticism for Unequal Treatment of Men’s and Women’s Basketball Players [[link removed]]
This week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has faced criticism after basketball player Sedona Prince posted a video on social media showing the significant disparities between the men’s and women’s weight rooms at their Division I basketball tournaments.


LABOR RIGHTS | ON THE HILL
Nearly 200 Businesses Urge Congress To Enact Federal Paid Leave Program [[link removed]]
In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Tuesday, nearly 200 businesses are calling for a permanent federal paid family and medical leave program to become part of any future economic recovery legislation passed by Congress.


LGBTQ | ON THE HILL
Dr. Rachel Levine Becomes First Transgender Person to Receive Senate Confirmation [[link removed]]
On Wednesday, Dr. Rachel Levine made history as the first openly transgender person to receive a confirmation from the Senate. She was confirmed as the assistant health secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a vote of 52 to 48.



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