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Additionally, it announced a 25% markdown on all CVS-branded period products. When major businesses take action to protect their consumers, it is not only a sign that they care about their users, but their communities as well.

When individuals can safely access menstrual products, they can go to school, work, and participate in their neighborhoods as productive citizens.

As we continue to fight for the elimination of the period tax, more companies should fight to protect their consumers, government elected officials should ban the period tax, and period poverty should be eradicated. Just as razors aren’t luxury goods for men, women shouldn’t be luxury goods for the government.

About The Author

Neha Ali, a second-year student at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, is deeply committed to global advocacy for women's health Recognizing the significance of this issue, she aims to address the pervasive impact of women's health on individuals, families, workplaces, and governments. With a focus on the Sociomedical Sciences and a certificate in Child, Youth, and Family Health, Neha endeavors to contribute to the ongoing fight for gender equality and public health. Her work seeks to empower individuals, dismantle barriers, and foster a more inclusive and equitable society for all.