On this episode of Network ReACTS, Independent Women’s Network Director Julie Gunlock hosts a roundtable discussion with Patrice Onwuka, Carrie Sheffield, Beth Parlato, Jordanne Kemper, and Gabriella Hoffman for a 2025 roundup covering major news and key developments in policy and politics from the past year.
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Network ReACTS: Artificial Intelligence And The Future of Education
On this episode of Network reACTS, Independent Women Visiting Fellow Kelly Garcia, joins Independent Women Policy Analyst Neeraja Deshpande for a conversation about the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents in education.
Network ReACTS: Sixth Circuit Stands Up Against Forced Pronouns
On this episode of Network ReACTS, IW Policy Analyst Neeraja Deshpande is joined by IWLC Senior Legal Advisor Beth Parlato to discuss the recent Sixth Circuit court ruling that says schools may not compel students to use preferred pronouns.
Network ReACTS: The Growing Costs of Senior Care
On this episode of Network ReACTS, IW President Carrie Lukas is joined by IW Policy Staff Director Heather Madden to discuss the rising costs of in-home elder care.
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In-home elder care cost is rising more than three times faster than inflation
Policy Focus: Free Caregivers And Repeal The Home Care Rule
Network ReACTS: China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
On this episode of Network ReACTS, CEO Director Gabriella Hoffman is joined by CASS Director Meaghan Mobbs to discuss China’s grip on critical minerals.
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Two Truth And A Lie: Critical Minerals
Bipartisan Investigation Reveals How the CCP Manipulates the Critical Minerals Market
Interior Department releases final 2025 List of Critical Minerals
Network ReACTS: The Truth Behind 15 Days
On this episode of Network ReACTS, IWN Director Julie Gunlock speaks with Natalya Murakhver, Co-founder of Restore Childhood and producer of “15 Days: The Real Story of America’s Pandemic School Closures.”
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