Category Archives: Health

'Evidence-based' as opposed to 'abstinence-only' education

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

In a wildly radical move, the Obama administration has decided that the best way to prevent teen pregnancy is to teach teens using programs that have been proven to prevent teen pregnancy.  Wait, what? These hilariously named “evidence-based approach” programs … Continue reading →

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UK ad for abortion services has everyone predictably freaking out

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

[via Broadsheet] This ad aired in the UK two nights ago.  It features three women who are “late,” and gives the information of non-profit abortion and sexual health clinic Marie Stopes International.

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It's Bike Month– envision a better, more fun world

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

[via Feministing] May is Bike Month in NYC!  Watch this video to see how much more charming and happy-go-lucky our lives would be if we all rode bikes to get around! [youtubevid id="n-AbPav5E5M"] Yes, they should all be wearing helmets.  … Continue reading →

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Watch out NY, carrying condoms makes you a prostitute

Posted on May 6, 2010 by

[via Michael Roston and The Village Voice] All my friends, and all your friends too, probably, are prostitutes.  At least, that’s according to a New York State law that allows condoms to be used as evidence in a prostitution case.  … Continue reading →

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