just say no didn't work for drugs, it won't work for sex 2002-08-26, 10:11 a.m. as many of you know, the bush administration has cut $34 million in funding for the UNFPA (the UN's family planning program). now the bush administration has proposed a $135 million appropriation for abstinence-only education. while abstinence-only education is a nice thought, it is not realistic. our youth needs to be educated on all aspects of sexuality, including methods of contraception, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS prevention. advocates for youth and rock the vote have put together a petition to urge congress not to pass this new funding. the petition can be signed here.
Anyone? - 2008-01-24 |
"Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be. We have an opportunity to make America a better nation." - Martin Luther King, Jr.