Cost of Living as a Political Priority for Women

Cost of Living as Political Priority for Women

News: Ask any woman balancing rent, student loans, and a side hustle: the cost of living is not abstract. It’s real, daily, relentless. Recent polls show that many women are now prioritizing economic issues above traditional “women’s issues” when they vote. Inflation, housing, childcare—all of these affect ability to live fully, not just “make ends meet.” For women between 25 and 40, this means expecting (and demanding) that leadership focus on affordability with the same energy they’ve focused on rights, equity, and inclusion.

Trump’s CDC Cuts Could Reverse Decades of Health Progress

Science: Imagine the agency you trust to warn you about new viruses, manage disease outbreaks, and support local health clinics suddenly losing over half its funding. That’s the proposal on the table: a 53% budget cut for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), elimination of 61 key programs, and a 16% staff reduction. Experts warn this would undermine everything from chronic disease prevention to emergency preparedness making it harder to fight cancer, diabetes, HIV, obesity, and more.
State and local health departments depend on about 80% of CDC funds to keep public health systems alive. With fewer resources, rural and underserved communities, already stretched thin, will feel the deepest cuts. And with global events coming (hello, 2026 World Cup), countries in the U.S. travel path could suddenly become health flashpoints.

This isn’t just stat sheets and belt-tightening—it’s about communities losing programs they rely on: screenings, disease tracking, vaccination campaigns, overdose prevention, and intervention. One public health leader said it plainly: “We cannot lose this.”
If you’ve ever felt frustrated watching health resources vanish quietly, this fight affects you. Because when prevention breaks down, everyone pays higher costs—emotionally, physically, and financially.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Recipe: If there’s a recipe that nails the “quick, bright, and impressive” vibe, it’s Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Viral creator Nadia Caterina Munno (aka The Pasta Queen) turned a few kitchen staples—lemons, ricotta, olive oil, garlic, pasta water, almonds, and Parmigiano into a creamy, tangy sauce that somehow feels lush without drama. The trick? It’s blended so it’s smooth, then thinned with reserved pasta water so nothing is dry or gloopy. The result is pasta that tastes fresh, seasonal, and sophisticated but only takes 15 minutes.

What’s not to love? Minimal ingredients, simple technique, and a flavor that hits with brightness + comfort. And for millennial women juggling busy nights, this hits the sweet spot between “I want something indulgent” and “I can’t spend hours in the kitchen.”

Unladylike Podcast

Podcast Recs: If you love podcasts that feel like honest late-night talks with your sharpest, quirkiest friends, Unladylike is your vibe. Hosts Cristen and Caroline tackle everything from feminism and pop culture to politics and relationships—with laughter, curiosity, and zero glossing over the messier parts. They don’t pretend to have all the answers, but they pull back the layers on gender norms, media trends, and daily life in ways that feel deeply relatable. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or just need a moment of real talk, Unladylike isn’t just a show—it’s permission to question, challenge, and laugh along the way.

Trump’s Executive Order Could Rework Your Retirement— Here’s What You Should Know

Finance: President Trump recently signed an executive order that could allow alternative assets like private equity, real estate, and even cryptocurrency into 401(k) retirement plans. This opens up potential reward (more diversification, higher upside) but also more risk, less liquidity, harder to value, and possible volatility. Experts caution that changes won’t happen overnight: regulatory updates from the SEC, Treasury, and Labor will be needed first.

If you consider dipping into alternative assets in your retirement accounts, start small—maybe with 1%–5% of your portfolio—not your whole portfolio. Use that as a “play” allocation. Your core retirement should still rest on stable, liquid, well-understood assets.