Annamarya Scaccia
Annamarya Scaccia is an award-winning freelance journalist who reports on public health and social justice issues. Like any native New Yorker, she drinks too much coffee and has strong opinions about the Yankees.
New York Is Finally Pulling the Plug on Its Tampon Tax
This week, the New York Senate voted unanimously to stop placing a sales tax on menstrual products. Previously, the state did not classify pads and tampons as a "medical necessity"—although products like Rogaine and ChapStick fit the bill.
Women in Jail Are Being Denied Tampons, Pads, and Basic Human Dignity
For many female inmates, the scarcity of pads and tampons in jails is humiliating and a major health risk. A New York City councilwoman is trying to change that by ensuring free menstrual products for women incarcerated in the state.
How a Tarot Card Reading Turned Victoria Reed from a Wannabe Philosopher into a Brooklyn Songbird
Watch her new video for "All My Power."
Free Bleeding: NYC Public Schools to Give Out Pads and Tampons to Students
By the end of March, 25 New York City public schools will give students access to free pads and tampons. According to public health advocates, this is both essential and long overdue.
In New York, Tampons Are Still Taxed—But Rogaine Isn't
Last week, five plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against New York state, alleging that taxing necessary menstrual hygiene products like pads and tampons is tantamount to gender discrimination.
The Price Young Girls Pay When Tampons Aren't Free
When students don't have access to menstrual products, they suffer academically and face potential health risks—and it's especially bad for those living in poverty. Because of this, New York City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland is trying to make...
