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• Trump's War on Older Women

  By Martha Burk| Ms. Magazine Verified By now we all know that President Trump’s various policies and announcements have targeted immigrants, institutions with DEI programs and several federal agencies, including ones that focus on media, libraries, museums and ending homelessness. But one of the biggest groups caught in his crosshairs is older women. He’s going after their well-being big time by all but demolishing Social Security through his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

  By Martha Burk · Ms. Magazine

  Apr. 04, 2025

• The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Is Effective and Popular-So Why Do Trump and Musk Want to Shut It Down?

  By Martha Burk| Ms. Magazine Verified We’re a month into Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s new slash-and-burn-the-government-down reign. One major target is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the government oversight agency charged with protecting consumers from unfair and unethical practices like predatory lending rates for everything from home mortgages to used cars, junk charges such as “resort” fees at fleabag hotels, and surprise “processing fees” or “closing fees” that weren’t disclosed upfront for loans

  By Martha Burk · Ms. Magazine

  Feb. 19, 2025

• Why Raising the Minimum Wage Beats Tax Breaks for Tipped Workers Every Time

  By Martha Burk| Ms. Magazine Verified It’s a brand-new administration, and the new prez is determined to fight for the underdog—if his past pronouncements can be taken seriously. Case in point? “To those hotel workers and people who get tips, you are going to be very happy, because when I get to office we are going to not charge taxes on tips, people making tips,” Trump said last June. “We’re going to do that right away, first thing in office.” On Jan

  By Martha Burk · Ms. Magazine

  Jan. 28, 2025

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Ms. Magazine

Ms. Magazine is a prominent feminist publication that has played a significant role in women's rights and journalism since its launch in 1972 by Gloria Steinem, Patricia Carbine, and others. It was the first nationally circulated women's magazine to bring feminist issues into the mainstream. The magazine addresses contemporary women's concerns, covering national and international news relevant to women, as well as featuring women's history, stories, and poetry. The publication focuses on in-depth coverage of social, political, and legislative news related to women's issues. It has evolved from a monthly to a bimonthly and then a quarterly format, relaunching in 1991 as an advertisement-free bimonthly to emphasize unbiased content. Ms. Magazine serves a diverse readership interested in feminist issues and social justice, reflecting a commitment to broadening the women's movement and engaging with contemporary concerns.