In today’s rundown: More than 100 D.C. child welfare workers have been laid off. | A controversial stance on female circumcision in the United States. | Do women make better doctors?
— More than 100 D.C. child welfare workers have been laid off from their positions at the Child and Family Services Agency. The cuts were announced at a meeting yesterday. Click here for more.
— The American Academy of Pediatrics is taking a controversial stance on circumcision rituals performed on girls. The Academy has suggested that American doctors be given permission to perform a ceremonial “nick” on girls whose families want a circumcision ritual. The Academy hopes the move will prevent families from sending the girls to other countries for a full circumcision. Opponents of the idea say there’s no medical reason to perform the procedure and the current ban should be left in place. Click here for more.
— The New York Times explores which gender makes a better doctor. Turns out — it depends on the patient. Click here to find out why.
