Abstinence Only Debate

Listen Up Obama: The HIV/AIDS Virus Has Moved South

Reproductive Justice | Posted 10.25.2009 | Politics


Reproductive Justice

South Carolina, like a number of states in the Southeastern region, is being devastated by a silent enemy that hasn't attracted a lot of media attention lately: HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Another Blight on the Abstinence Only Agenda

Danielle Cavallucci | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Danielle Cavallucci

Yes, you can argue that if you're not prepared to take on the responsibilities associated with marriage, then you may be unprepared to take on those of having sexual relations. Idealism, however, has proven a poor indicator of what actually takes place.

So Much For That "Abstinence Only" Idea: Teen Birth Rate Rises For First Time Since 91

AP | MIKE STOBBE | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


In a troubling reversal, the nation's teen birth rate rose for the first time in 15 years, surprising government health officials and reviving the bit...