Plus, a new series examines gender biases in public health research, menstrual hygiene product development, and women’s health outcomes.
The looming corporate tax debates An upcoming priority for Republicans will be extending the individual income tax and estate tax provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, almost all of which expire at the end of 2025. But corporate tax changes may not be far behind. William Gale and Kyle Pomerleau highlight four things to watch for. | Addressing menstrual safety Toxic period products. Tackling the health risks posed by menstrual hygiene products requires comprehensive federal regulation, systematic evaluation of product materials, and an equity-focused approach to ensure safety benefits reach all users, argues Stephanie M. McClure. Establishing new standards. “The menstrual hygiene industry should adopt a public health approach combined with business strategies to ensure safer products and promote long-term well-being for all who menstruate,” Rhonda BeLue and Fatima Al-Hanoosh write. For more on the topic, explore the menstrual health, safety, and access series. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |