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Don’t Let Right Wing Ideologues Defund Planned Parenthood
Statement from Monica Rodriguez President and CEO of SIECUS Both the House and Senate are scheduled to…
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How to Take Action to Protect Fiscal Year 2011 Funding for Vital Prevention Education and Health Care Program
If you’re interested in advocating in opposition of cuts that would have a devastating impact on our nation’s…
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Maryland Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Bill
After years of debate and tremendous efforts by advocates, Maryland was predicted to become the sixth state to…
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Mississippis New Sex Ed Law Mandates Schools to Teach Failed and Ineffective Approach
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour signed HB 999 on March 16, 2011; the legislation codifies into law a requirement…
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President Obama and Congress Make Headway in the Battle for Marriage Equality
In 1996, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Pub. L 104-199), barring the…
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Information on Both Contraception and Abstinence Compatible in Sexuality Education, Teens Say
Two new studies recently released and conducted by the Guttmacher Institute show that teenagers view the provision of…
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New York City Council Votes for More Transparency from Crisis Pregnancy Centers
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signed into law a bill that will require more transparency from…
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South Dakota Governor Signs New Anti-Abortion Legislation Further Limiting Womens Access to Abortion
South Dakota governor Dennis Daugaard recently signed House Bill 1216, a bill that will severely alter the process…
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New Study Reveals High HPV Rates for Men
Source: Prof Anna R Giuliano PhD, et al. “Incidence and clearance of genital human papillomavirus infection in…
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House Republicans Use Appropriations Process to Undermine Access to Vital Health Care Services and Education
Despite some legislators’ fervent efforts in the waning days of 2010, they were unable to finalize appropriations for…
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President Obama Releases Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request; Prioritizes Sexual and Reproductive Health
On February 14, 2010, President Obama submitted his budget for the 2012 Fiscal Year. Under increased pressure to reduce…
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House Proposal Decimates Vital Health Spending
For Immediate Release Contact Patrick Malone February 16, 2011 (202) 265-2405 pmalone@siecus.org Washington,…
