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Quote of the day
Hey, you know what's elitist? Scientific training and research, apparently.
Alex Koppelman Apr 24, 2008
McCain's lack of candor on reproductive rights
On issues like abortion and sex education, the candidate is neither as moderate nor as principled as some might think.
By Joe Conason Apr 11, 2008
Less sex, more intellectual intimacy?
Tracy Clark-Flory on whether waiting till marriage leads to better conversations with your spouse.
Apr 4, 2008
Virginity: The new feminism?
Abstinence advocates are swapping religious rhetoric for feminist arguments.
Tracy Clark-Flory Mar 31, 2008
Abstinence only strikes again
The right wing renews its commitment to lying about sex ed.
Tedra Osell Mar 28, 2008
STI 911
CDC: One in four teens has a sexually transmitted infection. Someone's not giving them the 411.
Lynn Harris Mar 12, 2008
Planned Parenthood on Bush's budget
When it comes to funding programs that encourage reproductive health, the budget chooses to abstain.
Catherine Price Feb 5, 2008
Maternity leave ... from math class?
Denver school board considers family-friendlier policy for pregnant students.
Lynn Harris Jan 9, 2008
An abstinence from abstinence?
For the first time ever, Congress' budget bill does not include funding increases for abstinence-only sex education.
Catherine Price Dec 20, 2007
States say "no" to abstinence-only
As Congress considers boosting budget for abstinence-only education, a record number of states are rejecting funds.
Tracy Clark-Flory Dec 18, 2007
Balls of their own
"Purity" events are no longer just for girls.
Lynn Harris Oct 10, 2007
Quote of the Day: Jenna Bush on condoms
Does the first daughter's position on safe sex conflict with her dad's abstinence-only views?
Tracy Clark-Flory Sep 25, 2007
Why are teens putting off sex?
Hint: It isn't abstinence-only education.
Julia Dahl Jul 18, 2007
Boost in Plan B sales
Also, teen condom use is on the rise, while pregnancy rate drops.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jul 13, 2007
Abstinence-only rides again
A new bill could give a multimillion-dollar boost to abstinence-only education.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jun 14, 2007
Dems abstain from abstinence-only funding
Lawmakers plan to bid farewell to the Title V program because it has proved ineffective in reducing teen pregnancies.
Carol Lloyd May 17, 2007
ACLU takes on abstinence-only ed
Will the courts stop the federal funding of programs that give kids medically inaccurate information about sex?
Carol Lloyd Apr 26, 2007
Another abstinence-only appointee steps down
Wade Horn resigns as assistant secretary for children and families.
Tracy Clark-Flory Apr 3, 2007
Americans get it on
Abstinence-only sex ed be damned -- a new survey demonstrates the enduring popularity of premarital nooky.
Catherine Price Dec 19, 2006
The boring 20s: No sex for you!
The feds want unmarried adults to keep it zipped.
Rebecca Traister Oct 31, 2006
What else we're reading
A victory for pregnant cops, absurd claims from abstinence-only curricula, and do American husbands need to be "trained" like wild animals?
Lori Leibovich Jun 26, 2006
Teens not the only ones who need birth control info
A new study finds that unintended pregnanicies are rising among low-income women.
Lori Leibovich Jun 26, 2006
No added funds for abstinence?
House Appropriations Committee offers some ineffective programs no raise for 2007.
Lynn Harris Jun 14, 2006
Like organic food? How 'bout organic sex?
Anti-contraception types tout the organic benefits of abstinence. Oh, and the rhythm method.
Page Rockwell May 30, 2006
One step closer to an HPV vaccine
That is, unless the Christian right has its way.
Page Rockwell May 18, 2006
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