A new proposal by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors could make menstrual products freely available in the bathrooms of some Milwaukee County buildings. We hear about where this proposal came from and learn about what’s called the menstrual equity movement. We also hear from candidate for governor, Maggie Turnbull.
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Menstrual Equity Movement Growing In Milwaukee
A recent proposal by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors would require menstrual products be freely available in two Milwaukee County buildings restrooms. If this passes it would be a success for the menstrual equity movement. We discuss what prompted the proposal, why there is a need for this action and what the menstrual equity movement is.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Maggie Turnbull Guest
- Marina Dimitrijevic Guest
- Jan Wilberg Guest
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