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Author: Idas
Scandal and the Hyde Amendment
Television can be frustrating because there is a tendency for people and problems to be oversimplified. Scandal is not always an exception to this, but we’ve seen time and time again compelling ways that current problems in American life are lifted up, carefully critiqued and addressed by the end of the episode.
Celebrating Young Motherhood During Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
At this time of year, we advocates for teen mothers often wonder whom Mother’s Day is for.
Stigma Around ‘Non-Traditional’ Families Won’t End with Assisted Reproductive Technology
Queer and trans folks have been making babies for a long time, and it’s rarely ever easy. Even when we create biological children, we have to fight to be recognized as their parents.
Unapologetically Owning the Stereotypes and Nuances of Me
As a Black, queer, fat woman, I’m constantly aware of how I navigate most spaces. I’m constantly determining whether I can talk about my girlfriend. I’m constantly wondering whether I can eat what and how I want. And I’m constantly aware of how I’m speaking, from my tone to the words that I’m saying.
Fighting for Access and Justice: A Q&A With the Incoming Executive Director of the National Network of Abortion Funds
The 37-year-old Chicago native recently chatted with RH Reality Check about her work to build a broad human rights movement that lives up to its inclusive values, her unconventional professional trajectory, and the people who inspired and stoked her activism.
For your kid’s sake, learn to be OK with saying ‘I’m not OK’
When I was thousands of feet in the air, I found myself having one of the scariest mental health problems ever.
Queering Sex Ed: What You Need to Know About Sex Between Women
It’s frustrating. Queer sex isn’t uncommon. So why is it so challenging to find the information we need to take care of our sexual health?
Sharing Abortion Stories Isn’t Just About Changing Policy
Advocates have never said abortion stories alone could bring about policy changes, and this isn’t the only type of change we seek.
STOP PUNISHING PREGNANT TEENS
It is time for adults to come to terms with the sexual health, sexual identities and sexual rights of youth. In particular, it is time for adults to stop punishing young women for their sexuality, and definitely for their own pregnancies.