If ever we had proof that our nation's pollution laws aren't working, it's reading the list of industrial chemicals in the bodies of babies who have not yet lived outside the womb. Louise Slaughter babybodychemical Change image and share on social
That we have children coming into this world already polluted, at the same time we don't know what the effects of that pollution will be on their mental and physical development, is both bad policy and immorally wrong. Louise Slaughter badchildcome share on social
The U.S. has the finest research scientists in the world, but we are falling far behind other countries, like South Korea and Singapore, that are moving forward with embryonic stem cell research. Louise Slaughter cellcountryembryonic Change image and share on social
We have record high temperatures and record high energy prices across the country, and we've seen the dangerous effects caused by extreme temperatures in the past. Louise Slaughter causecountrydangerous Change image and share on social
Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion. Louise Slaughter abortionchildcontraceptive Change image and share on social
Credit card companies pay college students generously to stand outside dining halls, dorms, and academic buildings and encourage their fellow students to apply for credit cards. Louise Slaughter academicapplybuilding Change image and share on social
This House cannot function without an open, accountable, and independent ethics process; and the molestation of that process by the majority is an abuse of power that cannot stand. Louise Slaughter abuseaccountableethic Change image and share on social
We all know that girls who compete in sports perform better in school, are physically healthier and have a stronger self-esteem. Louise Slaughter competeesteemgirl Change image and share on social
Our girls have learned that sweat is sexy, brawn is beautiful and a little dirt never hurt anyone. Louise Slaughter beautifulbrawndirt Change image and share on social
Half of all women who are sexually active, but do not want to get pregnant, need publicly funded services to help them access public health programs like Medicaid and Title X, the national family planning program. Louise Slaughter accessactivefamily share on social
