A constructive panel discussion of episode 20.11 of The Non-Prophets airing March 14th with Jena Miyu, Cynthia McDonald, Neil The 604 Atheist and welcoming back our guest host X from Utah Outcast.

This episode focuses on various international issues starting with the “worth” of managing a home and addressing the problem of period poverty. In our “Strange But True” segment, a woman claims a miracle birth and a deeper dive into the issue with miracle claims. Since March is Women’s History Month, we end with highlighting contributions of women throughout our history.


A Woman’s “Worth”
The Guardian, Feb 24, 2021: By Helen Davidson
Woman awarded $7,700 for five years of housework in China divorce ruling
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/24/woman-awarded-7700-for-five-years-of-housework-in-china-divorce-ruling
Hindustan Times, Feb 6,2021: By Soumya Kapoor Mehta and Sona Mitra
Recognising housework: Is paying the only way?
https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/recognising-housework-is-paying-the-only-way-101612532127348.html

Addressing Period Poverty
NPR, Feb 18, 2021: By Rachel Treisman
New Zealand Will Offer Free Sanitary Products At Schools To Fight Period Poverty
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/18/969129496/new-zealand-will-offer-free-sanitary-products-at-schools-to-fight-period-poverty
USA Today Feb 19, 2021: By Kaanita Lyer
New Zealand schools will offer free menstrual products. Where is the US on period equity? Far behind, experts say.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/02/19/united-states-period-poverty-free-products-tampon-tax-new-zealand/6797036002/
United Nations Population Fund, May 2020: By UNFPA
Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
https://www.unfpa.org/menstruationfaq#Period%20Poverty
NPR, Mar 25, 2018: By Ema Sagner
More States Move To End 'Tampon Tax' That's Seen As Discriminating Against Women
https://www.npr.org/2018/03/25/564580736/more-states-move-to-end-tampon-tax-that-s-seen-as-discriminating-against-women
Blume.com
3 Reasons Why Period Products Should be Free and Accessible in Public Washrooms
https://www.blume.com/blogs/blume-university/3-reasons-why-menstrual-products-should-be-free-and-accessible-in-public-washrooms

STRANGE BUT TRUE: Baby Born from Wind
AIR APPARENT Woman makes bonkers claim she was made pregnant by a GUST OF WIND entering her as cops launch probe
https://www.the-sun.com/news/2365000/woman-claims-pregnant-gust-of-wind-cops-probe/
-Youtube- Real Stories Jul 2, 2020
Holy Scam or Miracle? The Faith Healing Industry (Controversy Documentary) | Real Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XmbHMSFUNA

POSITIVE REFLECTION: Women’s History Month
Jena
Henrietta Lacks - https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/hela-consent-henrietta-lacks/
Cynthia McDonald
Phillis Wheatley (first African American and second woman (after Anne Bradstreet) to publish a book of poems.)
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/phillis-wheatley#:~:text=Although%20she%20supported%20the%20patriots,others%20on%20liberty%20and%20freedom.
Phillis Wheatley Home
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/01/29/demolition-court-looms-for-chicagos-last-phyllis-wheatley-home-which-sheltered-black-women-during-the-great-migration/
Neil
Nellie McClung - https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/nellie-letitia-mcclung
Outcast X
Sally Ride
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Ride