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Author Archives: Sakshi Udavant

Sakshi Udavant is a freelance journalist and content writer with an academic background in psychology. She covers social issues, technology, mental health, and well-being for titles like Business Insider, Digital Trends, NextCity, The Independent and others. Follow her updates on Twitter at @TheWriterLuna

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2 years after Texas’ SB 8, advocates reflect on its impact across the US

by Sakshi Udavant September 12th, 2023September 12th, 2023

Along with banning abortion care, SB 8 has also worsened health outcomes for pregnant people

Tech layoffs disproportionately affect marginalized communities
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Tech layoffs disproportionately affect marginalized communities

by Sakshi Udavant April 3rd, 2023April 3rd, 2023
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When abortion havens restrict access, where can people get care?

by Sakshi Udavant March 23rd, 2023March 23rd, 2023
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The recession may make things worse for formerly incarcerated BIPOC

by Sakshi Udavant August 5th, 2022January 23rd, 2023
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Employers risk neglecting remote BIPOC workers because of proximity bias

by Sakshi Udavant July 29th, 2022July 27th, 2022
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Looming recession will hit marginalized people the hardest, experts say

by Sakshi Udavant June 13th, 2022November 10th, 2022
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Government funding for COVID-19 services is running out, leaving uninsured people hanging

by Sakshi Udavant April 13th, 2022April 13th, 2022
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BIPOC employees fight to continue remote work. Here’s why

by Sakshi Udavant March 28th, 2022March 28th, 2022
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Trying to unionize despite union-busting efforts? Here’s what you should look out for

by Sakshi Udavant February 17th, 2022February 21st, 2022
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Workers are being forced back into their jobs despite growing health risks

by Sakshi Udavant February 1st, 2022February 1st, 2022

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