abstinence only programs

House Republicans Propose a Massive Step Backwards in Sex Education and Women’s Health

Author image

by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check

October 3, 2011 - 4:02pm (Print)

In the name of fiscal responsibility, House Republicans suggest cutting teen pregnancy programs, the CDC budget, and Title X family planning.  But, interestingly, they're bringing back funding for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs. 

. . . . . . . . . .

Morning Roundup: Lautenberg and Lee Introduce Bill Banning Funding of Abstinence-Only Programs

Author image

by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check

March 16, 2011 - 10:11am (Print)

The Illinois House is using the conservative Agriculture Committee to pass anti-choice bills, North Dakota is looking at a personhood bill, and Sen. Lautenberg and Rep. Lee introduce a bill banning federal funding of ineffective abstinence programs.

. . . . . . . . . .

Midland Superintendent Shocked--Just Shocked!--by Teen Pregnancy Rate in Public Schools

Author image

by Julie Sunday

January 18, 2011 - 5:04pm (Print)

One hundred and twenty girls in the Midland, TX school district--including one as young as twelve (!)--are in the family way so far this school year.

. . . . . . . . . .

When In Texas: Just Say I Don't Know

Author image

by Frederick Clarkson

February 27, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)

A new report presents the cruel hard truth: Texas is the largest recipient of federal funds for abstinence only programs while turning out young people with one of the highest rates of sexual risk taking behaviors, teen birth and pregnancy rates.
. . . . . . . . . .

The Uniter...Obama's First Act as President

Author image

by

January 20, 2009 - 5:20pm (Print)

President Obama's first official act is to proclaim today a "National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation." Can we find that reconciliation between the pro-and anti-choice movements?
. . . . . . . . . .
Syndicate content