Planned Parenthood Advocate Blog
Data Show Need for Better Sex Education and Family Planning
Ten percent of all U.S. births are to teens. Wow. I did not know that until recently, when I read about a new study from the Guttmacher Institute (pdf). This study proves what experts had long predicted would occur…read more.
February 03, 2010 4:04:42 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink
New Study Shows Teen Pregnancy on the Rise
Minneapolis — On the heels of a new study showing a rise in teenage pregnancy rates, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota is urging policymakers to make comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education a priority in local communities…read more.
January 27, 2010 4:16:23 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink
Standing up for Reproductive Rights in Developing Countries
It has been fifteen years since the International conference on population and development was held in Cairo, Egypt. In 1994, member governments meeting in Cairo under the auspices…read more.
January 15, 2010 3:09:53 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink
Hoeven’s anti-choice record in North Dakota
After months of speculation North Dakota Governor John Hoeven finally announced his intentions to run for the U.S. Senate. His announcement came of the heels of Democratic Senator Byron Dorgan announcement he would not seek re-election…read more.
January 13, 2010 10:23:45 | 1 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink
Women will lose benefits under the Nelson provision
When Congress returns from the holiday recess in the coming week, both House and Senate leadership will meet to review each version of the health care bill and create a final bill. As they work towards the passage of this historic bill..read more.
January 12, 2010 12:07:24 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink
