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Dazed and Confused — The Case for Comprehensive Sexual Education

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Valerie Tarico

Part 2 of the series Teen Pregnancy:  Going . . . Going . . .   Can a girl get pregnant if she has sex standing up? Will my boyfriend be able to feel my IUD? What are dental dams, and why … Continue reading →

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Party Time! Excellent! Educators and Health Professionals Celebrate a Drop in Teen Pregnancy.

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Valerie Tarico

Part 1 of the series Teen Pregnancy:  Going . . . Going . . .   Public health officials, educators, and parents of teens have reason to party! According to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, American teen pregnancy rates are … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson, the First Amendment, and Why We Can’t Stop Fighting About Religous Freedom

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Valerie Tarico

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In 1878, the Supreme Court of the United States wrestled with a religious freedom case focused on Mormons and polygamy. In the written decision, Chief Justice Morrison Waite explained the court’s attempt to discern the intent of the First Amendment. … Continue reading →

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Hey, Christians. Don’t Be Evil!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Valerie Tarico

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Amidst the debris of the Hobby Lobby ruling, the Atlanta Banana published a satirical news report: Little Caesar’s Pizza had been granted the religious freedom to feed Christian employees to lions. The trope of Christians getting fed to lions may have … Continue reading →

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Child Evangelism Fellowship Targets Portland Children for Summer Salvation. Locals Fights Back

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Valerie Tarico

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In past summers, Child Evangelism Fellowship has targeted children in Boston, Denver, Chicago, Little Rock, Salt Lake City, and the Twin Cities for conversion to their brand of biblical fundamentalism. This summer they chose Portland, Oregon. It may have been … Continue reading →

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