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Illinois Removes Tampon Tax

Governor Bruce Rauner has signed an Illinois law removing sales tax from feminine hygiene products, a prominent example of the “pink tax” or trend of charging more for women’s products than men’s. What do you think?

Martin Casey • Footage Analyst

“Why should these items be exempt from taxation, but not men’s products like computers and cars?”

Martin Casey • Footage Analyst

Benjamin Farber • Fence Installer

“Yeah, but knowing women, they’ll probably just blow the extra cash on even more necessary products.”

Benjamin Farber • Fence Installer

Doreen Woodsen • Retired Biochemist

“May I be reimbursed for the 5,400 tampons I’ve previously purchased?”

Doreen Woodsen • Retired Biochemist