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Policies to Curb Latina Teen Pregnancies Have the Reverse Effect

Silvia Henriquez | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics

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Silvia Henriquez

It may be politically expedient to treat high Latina teen pregnancy rates as the problem to be solved rather than the result of social inequities -- but it isn't likely to be effective.

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Shock Teen Pregnancy Video In UK Sparks Controversy (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 06.20.2009 | World

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An extremely explicit YouTube video meant to scare teenage girls out of ever getting pregnant has become somewhat of a web sensation after it was init...

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How the Candie's Foundation and Bristol Palin Created a National Dialogue on Teen Pregnancy

Neil Cole | Posted 06.14.2009 | Living

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Neil Cole

Whether we, as Americans can agree on safe sex vs. abstinence is not the issue here; the issue is educating teens about pregnancy prevention.

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Teen Births Rise Again: Are Babies Always a Blessing?

Dr. Logan Levkoff | Posted 04.23.2009 | Style

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Dr. Logan Levkoff

But a true blessing is in having the ability to make informed decisions, the freedom to speak up, access to reproductive health services, and having accurate and effective sexuality education.

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Why Contraception Saves Money and Prevents Abortion

Dr. Peter Klatsky | Posted 03.02.2009 | Politics

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Dr. Peter Klatsky

While I respect the opinions of those who oppose abortion, I do not understand why those same leaders would then oppose policies proven to reduce abortions.

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Why Are American Women Having More Children?

Philip N. Cohen | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living

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Philip N. Cohen

Even if the declining employment rates for women don't reflect general support for "opting out," the cultural elevation of women who choose to stay home with their kids is palpable.

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Teen Pregnancy in America Today

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 11.13.2008 | Living

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Marian Wright Edelman

We have an opportunity to take advantage of a renewed national conversation and once again emphasize pregnancy prevention for today's teenagers -- both boys and girls.

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Teen Pregnancies On The Rise For First Time In 15 Years

AP | MIKE STOBBE | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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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 bi...

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