Apple News Today How Trump’s DEI crackdown is impacting women in science
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Mar 31, 2025 The discussion delves into the Trump administration's rollback of inclusion policies, affecting federal funding for vital scientific research. There's a focus on how this impacts women's health research, particularly regarding uterine fibroids, and the consequences for marginalized communities. Politically, special elections in Florida stir concerns for Republican leaders about their fragile majority. The podcast also touches on the troubling history of fraudulent adoptions in South Korea, shedding light on adoptees' struggles and calling for systemic change.
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Florida Special Election Worries GOP
- Florida's 6th district special election to replace Mike Waltz has Republicans worried.
- Democrat Josh Weill significantly outraised Republican Randy Fine, causing concern about the GOP's slim House majority.
Democrats' Special Election Advantage
- Democrats have a better chance in special elections with lower turnout than in presidential elections.
- Their base seems more motivated than the Republican base without Trump on the ballot.
Trump's DEI Crackdown Impacts Research
- The Trump administration's DEI crackdown is impacting scientific research funding.
- Researchers studying women's health, like uterine fibroids, face funding cuts due to restrictions on terms like "women."