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Teenage Oral Sex Panic!

October 18, 2009 - 10:57pm

Abortion continues to be a weapon in the health care reform debate, Dr. Phil panics over teenage oral sex, and Shannon Boodram talks about young people's sexual experiences.

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National and State ACLU File Suit to End Ab-Only Funding in Mississippi

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

September 9, 2009 - 2:31pm

The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Mississippi today asked a federal court in Mississippi to end government funding of religion in the state’s abstinence-only-until-marriage program.

Jodi Jacobson's blog | 3 comments | Read more |

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Start Sex Ed Early, Or It's Just a History Lesson

By Martha Kempner, SIECUS

August 24, 2009 - 8:00am

We know, unfortunately, that the younger the intended audience the more likely it is that there will be disagreements over whether they should learn about sex and sexuality at all.

Martha Kempner's blog | 1 comment | Read more |

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More Troubling News from the CDC on the Sexual Health of Young Adults

Reader diary posted by PlannedParenthoodAdvocate, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund

July 24, 2009 - 12:26pm

The latest report from the CDC underscores what many already know: teens need medically accurate and age appropriate information and access to preventative health care to build healthier, brighter futures.

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Failure to Launch: Obama's New Teen Initiative Can Be Fixed, and Here's How

By William Smith and James Wagoner, SIECUS and Advocates for Youth

June 17, 2009 - 8:00am

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Preventing teen pregnancy is incredibly important. But unintended pregnancy among teens is not the only sexual and reproductive health issue facing our nation's youth.

William Smith and James Wagoner's blog | 23 comments | Read more |

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Teaching Withdrawal

By Elisabeth Garber-Paul, RH Reality Check

May 22, 2009 - 3:09pm

Despite the taboo against unprotected sex, it turns out that the
withdrawal method, a.k.a. pulling out, is nearly as effective as condom
use when used properly. As more evidence surfaces about the reality of
withdrawal, should we include it in comprehensive sexual education?

Elisabeth Garber-Paul's blog | 10 comments | Read more |

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Back Down the Rabbit Hole: White House Confirms Abstinence-Only Programs May Still Receive Funding

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

May 13, 2009 - 6:39am

Yesterday, the White House confirmed that under its plan to fund teen pregnancy prevention programs through community and faith-based programs, "some abstinence-only education could qualify."

Jodi Jacobson's blog | 1 comment | Read more |

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Abstinence-Only Funding Not Dead if Congress Plays "Hide-the-Salami" Again

By Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check

May 12, 2009 - 8:00am

Will funding for abstinence-only-until marriage programs stay out of the budget once Congress gets its hands on it?

Wendy Norris's blog | 4 comments | Read more |

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Obama Urges End to Abstinence-Only

By Gwyneth Doland

May 11, 2009 - 8:00am

Advocates for comprehensive sex-ed in New Mexico, which has the second-highest teen birth rate in the country, say they’re elated by the president’s proposal to cut abstinence-only funding.

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Roundup: Special 2010 Budget Edition

By Emily Douglas

May 8, 2009 - 9:25am

2010 budget slashes funding for abstinence-only, leaves abortion funding restrictions in place; Will Saletan on a "safe, legal and early" compromise strategy.

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News & Commentary

1 Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Tara Sawyer on Nov 20, 2009 - 6:59am | comments (1)

I'm a transgendered sex worker, and I want to not get killed for who I am or what I do. As our death count rises, I beg that you consider your prejudices around gender, and let us live in peace. I'm literally begging for my life.

The Real Victims of Stupak-Pitts

By Dr. Suzanne Poppema on Nov 20, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (17)

In examining rooms, we see women in terrible pain, but their suffering doesn’t count in Stupak/Pitts world. By banishing abortion from the reform bill, the amendment punishes women who need to end unwanted or unhealthy pregnancies.

Precious, Stupak, and the Erasure of Women's Lives

By Sarah Seltzer on Nov 20, 2009 - 7:00am | comments

With the Stupak amendment literally and symbolically stripping women of equal status, the movie "Precious" presents, in grim detail, the way race, class and bias render a woman's body simultaneously invisible and subject to abuse.

2 Get Real! I'm Becoming a Christian: How Can I Reconcile My Faith With My Sex Life?

By Heather Corinna on Nov 20, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (1)

Form-based ethics teach the Christian to ask the question “Am I allowed to do this?” Content-based ethics teach the Christian to ask “Am I truly loving the person or persons with whom I am doing this, including myself?”

Truth Is Indeed One of the First Casualties of War

By Jon O'Brien on Nov 19, 2009 - 9:37am | comments

I agree with Jim Wallis that the truth has become a casualty in this war--because both Jim and the Catholic Bishops have twisted it. And if Jim Wallis and his conservative allies have their way, women will become another casualty.

Two New Analyses Show Women Have "Much at Stake" Under Stupak Amendment

By Jodi Jacobson on Nov 19, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (10)

Two new studies show what many have already argued: Implementation of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment would likely result in the almost total loss of coverage for abortion care, including in situations where life and health are at risk.

3 A Federal Employee Expresses Outrage on Stupak

By Carole Joffe on Nov 19, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (19)

A federal employee--barred by the Hyde Amendment from insurance coverage for abortion--incurs costs of $9000.00 to end a pregnancy in which the fetus is missing major portions of its brain, skull, and scalp.

Motherhood in America: Some Apples for Your Pie

By Anat Shenker on Nov 19, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (3)

If motherhood is "the only life sentence without chance at parole you can get without committing a crime," low-income motherhood is infinitely harder still. Still, we judge these mothers and make their lives harder, as we force them into it.

Who Pays For These Abortions?

By Kirsten Sherk on Nov 18, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (3)

The US goes out of its way to deny poor women access to services--including abortion. Meanwhile, Ethiopia, one of the poorest countries in Africa has liberalized its abortion laws and pays for abortion care for women who need it.

4 Globalizing The Culture Wars

By Amie Newman on Nov 18, 2009 - 7:00am | comments

A new report, released by Political Research Associates, connects the dots between U.S. conservatives, African churches and a growing homophobia - with frightening results.

Hard Line Anti-choice Group 'Going Rogue' on Palin

By Wendy Norris on Nov 18, 2009 - 7:00am | comments

After attacking James Dobson and Mitt Romney for not being anti-abortion enough, American Right to Life has set its sights on a new high profile target: ex-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

What's the Message on Miscarriage and Abortion...Suffer in Silence or Be Shamed?

By Robin Marty on Nov 17, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (24)

In 140 characters, Penelope Trunk started a controversy around how women should react to a miscarriage. Is it best to suffer in silence? Are you ever allowed to be grateful? And above all, are you EVER allowed to discuss abortion?

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Get Real! I'm Becoming a Christian: How Can I Reconcile My Faith With My Sex Life?

Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com
Nov 20 2009 - 7:00am | comments (1)

Form-based ethics teach the Christian to ask the question “Am I allowed to do this?” Content-based ethics teach the Christian to ask “Am I truly loving the person or persons with whom I am doing this, including myself?”
GOP Misinformation Machine Goes into High Gear on Senate Langage on Abortion

Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor
Nov 19 2009 - 2:15pm | comments

GOP smear and misinformation campaign goes into high-gear on abortion in Senate bill. Here are some of the actual facts.
DeGette Statement on Abortion Coverage In Senate bill: "A Common-Sense Provision"

Amie Newman, Managing Editor
Nov 19 2009 - 1:24pm | comments

Rep. Diana DeGette releases a statement on the Senate bill's exclusion of the anti-choice Stupak Amendment language and her vision for moving forward with health care reform.

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Nov 19 2009 - 11:31pm | comments
VIDEO Take Women's Health Forward: Stop Stupak!

by PlannedParenthoodAdvocate, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund
Nov 18 2009 - 5:43pm | comments
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