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What Was Bristol's Plan A?

Ann Shoket | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Ann Shoket

Sarah Palin is a shining example of the potential and power of women. And in one hot moment, her daughter gave away her power to make the decisions about how she wanted her future to play out.

Dear Gov. Palin

David Goldstein | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
David Goldstein

As a fellow parent I would hope that you would respect my belief that arrogant theocrats like you should stay the f**k out of our schools, and out of the private life of my child with your abstinence-only, Christianist voodoo.

Bristol-gate: A Lesson in How Not to Teach Teens About Sex

Tina Wells | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Tina Wells

If Sarah Palin doesn't believe in sex education in schools, she should at least recognize that it's the parents' job to educate their children on the subject.

Can We Stop Talking About Bristol and Start Talking About Important Things Now?

Jessica Olien | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Jessica Olien

What is Obama even doing right now? How well did he handle the hurricane? We don't know because we're obsessed with some teenage girl whose problems are about riveting as an after-school special.

Conservatives Speak Out on Bristol Palin Pregnancy

Bart Motes | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Bart Motes

Jamie Lynn Spears got pregnant at sixteen and Debbie Schussel fumed about Nickelodeon's refusal to can her.

Bristol Palin, Welcome To Presidential Politics '08

Lee Stranahan | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Lee Stranahan

The crazy rumors can stop. Bristol Palin is pregnant and her Mom isn't hiding it. Whether she likes it or not, she and her unborn baby are going to be an issue in this campaign.

Don't Let a Tough Campaign Mess with Your Head -- Cases in Point: The Palin Pregnancies

Harold Pollack | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Harold Pollack

Every moment we spend on personal issues distracts attention from Palin's odd or nonexistent views on key policy issues.

Jamie Lynn Spears and the Warhol Effect

Tina Wells | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tina Wells

So how does Warholism work, exactly? Youth know they can have their 15 minutes of fame with the click of a mouse. All it takes is a little creativity, a video camera, and an Internet connection.

Sisterhood of the Maternity Pants

Rev. Debra Haffner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Rev. Debra Haffner

The research on this is clear -- when parents talk explicitly about sexuality, teenagers either delay sexual activity altogether, or they use contraception when they do become sexually active.

Let's Give Our Kids All The Information They Need To Make Safe, Healthy Choices

Rep. Lois Capps | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Rep. Lois Capps

Over the past decade we have spent over 1.3 billion in Federal dollars on abstinence-only education, event though these programs are ineffective and often contain false information.

The Juno Effect

Mona Ackerman | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Mona Ackerman

Q: I am so glad Juno didn't win the Oscar for best picture. I am also relieved that Ellen Page didn't win as best actress for playing the 16-year-...