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Let's Stop the Proposal to Limit Women's Access to Contraceptives Now!
On July 15, The New York Times published an alarming story about a proposal of regulations by the Bush administration that could seriously limit women's access to certain types of contraceptives. Additionally, the regulations could threaten federally-funded family planning services' ability to ensure access to contraception for their patients. Learn More...
On July 15, The New York Times published an alarming story about a proposal of regulations by the Bush administration that could seriously limit women's access to certain types of contraceptives. Additionally, the regulations could threaten federally-funded family planning services' ability to ensure access to contraception for their patients. Learn More...
TellThem! Spotlight
State Profile, 2006
This is a comprehensive study of South Carolina's federal funding/grants for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs in 2006. Shows type of grants, the amount, and the grantee. Provides a thorough explanation of South Carolina’s Sexuality Education Law and Policy. Also provides links to South Carolina organizations that support comprehensive sexuality education and those working in opposition. Provides a fact-laden section on "South Carolina's Youth: Statistical Information of Note."
You Should Know
In South Carolina, nearly 10,000 teens become pregnant each year.
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News & Articles
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Abortion Proposal Sets Condition on Aid
July 15, 2008
The Bush administration wants to require all recipients of aid under federal health programs to certify that they will not refuse to hire nurses and other providers who object to abortion and even certain types of birth control. -
Pregnant Teen: There Was No Pact
June 24, 2008
BOSTON -- A Gloucester teenager who is five months pregnant said Tuesday morning there was no pact among girls in the North Shore fishing community's high school to get pregnant and raise their babies together. -
Teen girls reportedly make pregnancy pact
June 20, 2008
GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts (AP) -- A pact made by a group of teens to get pregnant and raise their babies together is at least partly behind a sudden spike in pregnancies at Gloucester High School, school officials said.