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Tampon Tim

name

Etymology

So called because of his signing of a Minnesota law in 2023 mandating that menstrual pads and tampons be provided free of charge to both sexes in public schools.

Definitions

  1. Tim Walz.

    • “Tampon Tim is hands down the best political nickname ever,” tweeted conservative commentator Liz Wheeler.
    • Some Democrats, in response, have been quick to embrace the nickname, arguing that "Tampon Tim" isn't quite the burn it's meant to be — and that it draws attention to a law that's meant to be an asset to young Minnesotans.

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