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The Defender (audio option): Melissa J. Perry among those quoted in article on school lunch samples in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area containing toxins

October 8, 2024

‘Shocking’: Heavy Metals, Nearly 50 Pesticides Detected in School Lunches.
The New York Times (audio option): Amira Roess among those discussing rise in Marburg virus cases in article about the recent outbreak in Rwanda.

October 5, 2024

Deadly Marburg Virus Hits Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hard.
Healio: Michael Bloom and his research on endocrine-disrupting chemicals in personal care products mentioned in a recap of September news.

October 4, 2024

Top news of September: Sunscreen, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, Ozempic, more.
Ms. Magazine: Carol Cleaveland co-authors op-ed about the many challenges women face when seeking asylum in the U.S.

October 3, 2024

There Can Be No Debate Over Asylum.
WEAR-TV3 (local ABC affiliate in Pensacola, FL): Picks up the WJLA-TV7 article in which Melissa J. Perry quoted about harmful toxins in school lunches.

September 19, 2024

Senior US Senator calls for toxins to be removed from school lunches.
WJLA (video option): Melissa Perry among those quoted about toxins in school lunches in article on Senator Cory Booker’s introduction of a bill to address the issue.

September 19, 2024

Senior U.S. Senator calls for toxins to be removed from school lunches.
Northern Virginia Magazine: George Mason University’s ACCESS Academy is mentioned by honoree Governor Glenn Youngkin, and President Gregory Washington and Melissa J. Perry featured, in 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia.

September 19, 2024

The 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia.
The Guardian (UK): Picks up Virginia Public Media article citing Michael Bloom’s research on the potential link between personal care products and exposure to developmental toxicants in children.

September 14, 2024

Kids using lotions have higher levels of hormone-disrupting toxins – study
Healio: Michael Bloom quoted for his research on the potential link between personal care products and exposure to developmental toxicants in children.

September 12, 2024

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals from personal care products found in young children
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Picks up CNN’s story in which Anna Pollack quoted about FDA’s investigation of some tampon brands containing heavy and potentially toxic metals.

September 11, 2024

Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation.
Motherly: Michael Bloom quoted for his research on the potential link between personal care products and exposure to developmental toxicants in children.

September 11, 2024

Popular hair and skincare products contain concerning chemicals that could harm kids
CNN: Anna Pollack quoted in article about the FDA’s investigation of some tampon brands containing heavy and potentially toxic metals.

September 10, 2024

Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation.