Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and other trades. States where these industries were common are among…
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Is the Depo Shot Lawsuit Real in 2025?
The Depo shot lawsuit is real and legitimate, with litigation currently ongoing in the U.S. Multiple lawsuits allege Depo-Provera® (medroxyprogesterone acetate) caused meningioma brain tumors…
Is There Talc in Your Food & Medicine?
While concerns about talc in cosmetics have been widely publicized, far less attention has been given to its presence in food, supplements, and medications, even…
Avon® Talc Powder Bankruptcy Called Into Question
Hundreds of consumers have filed lawsuits claiming that Avon® talc-based powders caused them to develop cancer. Many of these claims link Avon’s talc to asbestos…
62% of U.S. Catholics Think Clergy Sexual Abuse Is an Ongoing Problem
Decades after the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse crisis gained national attention, the majority of American Catholics still believe the issue is far from over. In…
Anniversary of U.S. Asbestos Ban: 35 Years Later, Americans Still Lack Protections
On July 12, 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark rule to ban asbestos, a toxic mineral known to cause mesothelioma and…
Celebrating Our Veterans on the Fourth of July 2025
July Fourth is a time for picnics, fireworks, and celebrating our liberties as Americans. We enjoy the freedom of religion, assembly, and the press, and…
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Found Guilty on 2 Charges, Acquitted of Sex Trafficking
On July 2, 2025, music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty on two federal charges related to the transportation of individuals for prostitution. The…
Philadelphia Becomes First U.S. School District Criminally Charged for Asbestos Violations
In July 2025, the School District of Philadelphia became the first school district in the country to face criminal charges for failing to protect students…
