Welcome to Monday, February 13th, citizens...

After last Monday's devastating earthquake, Turkey and Syria are still in need of aid.

The death toll from last Monday's earthquake has surpassed 36,000, making it the fifth deadliest earthquake in the 21st century.

Experts are emphasizing the importance of donating to organizations, non-profits, or local organizations with an established presence in the affected areas. Even a small donation of $5 or $10 can help. 

Donate to help recovery efforts in Turkey & Syria

High-tech alternatives could soon replace animal testing

High-tech alternatives may soon replace animal testing, thanks to President Biden passing the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 at the end of last year. 

The law doesn’t ban animal testing, but it does allow researchers to use other, more ethical, methods.

Should animal testing be banned in the U.S.? Tell your reps what you think

Deadline extended in the lawsuit to ban abortion pills in U.S.

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk has extended the deadline in the lawsuit seeking to ban the abortion pill, mifepristone, from the U.S. to Feb. 24. The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine originally sued the FDA in November over its approval of mifepristone, which has been legal for over two decades.

How do you feel about the proposed changes to abortion access in the U.S.?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Palentine's Day. Harvard researchers have recently suggested that social connections are one of the key indicators for a long, healthy life. So, how will you be celebrating? 

—Emma Kansiz

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