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Interview with the DC Abortion Fund

Tyler LePard, PAI on August 2, 2007 - 8:30am
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Abortion funds around the country make sure that every woman does have the right to abortion -- regardless of her economic situation. Tyler LePard interviews Tiffany Reed, President of the DC Abortion Fund in Washington, DC.


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Men as Partners in Maternal Health

Tyler LePard, PAI on July 12, 2007 - 8:42am
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In honor of World Population Day, the Population Institute, UNFPA and the Communications Consortium Media Center sponsored a panel discussion on "Men as Partners in Maternal Health: Supporting Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies."


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Democratic Candidates Debate HIV Prevention

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 29, 2007 - 1:00pm
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The Democratic candidates debated domestic issues Thursday night, in front of a primarily African-American audience. Michel Martin asked the candidates about their plans for HIV/AIDS prevention.

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Abortion Bypass Denied by Colorado Court

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 28, 2007 - 4:15pm
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The first young woman in Colorado to be denied access to an abortion via judicial bypass is told she's too immature to have an abortion, she's unemployed and she doesn't understand the risks.


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Let's All Get Tested for HIV

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 28, 2007 - 8:50am
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With so many people unaware of their HIV status, increasing testing is critical to prevent new infections and help HIV-positive people lead healthy lives.


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“Girl, Positive” on Lifetime

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 22, 2007 - 10:00am
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The Lifetime Original Movie "Girl, Positive" addresses teenagers' awareness and misconceptions of HIV, by focusing on an average high school senior who discovers she may be infected. It premieres June 25. Watch the preview!

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Home Delivery Video

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 22, 2007 - 8:49am
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The News & Observer features a terrific presentation from photojournalist Juli Leonard about a home birth with a local Midwife. Watch the video!

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Candidates Address National Right to Life Convention

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 15, 2007 - 2:15pm
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Friday morning four Republican 2008 presidential candidates addressed the second day of the annual National Right to Life Covention (NRLC) in Kansas City, Missouri, reiterating their opposition to abortion.


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No Period? No Problem!

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 14, 2007 - 8:50am
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The "no period pill" Lybrel is more about marketing than new technology, yet it has met mixed reactions ranging from questioning women's very identity without menstruation to lauding a new option for preventing periods and pregnancy.


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Reality Check on Lesbian Health

Tyler LePard, PAI on June 7, 2007 - 8:30am
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A common misconception is that lesbians don't need annual exams; as a group, they may actually have higher risks for cancer and other reproductive health issues.


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