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Advocates Fear Rise in Rates as HIV/AIDS Funding is Slashed from California Budget
After a long and often contentious debate, Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law a California budget…
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Secretary of State Clinton Addresses HIV/AIDS Epidemic and Gender-Based Violence during Visit to Africa
On August 5th, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton began an 11-day Africa trip to highlight the Obama…
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Utah Sex Ed Bill Reveals Need for Comprehensive Education in Schools
House Bill 198, proposed by Representative Lynn Hemingway (D-Salt Lake City), seeks to create a dual track sex…
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SIECUS Celebrates the Life and Accomplishments of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
On August 25, 2009, United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) died at his home in Hyannis Port,…
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Participants in Latin American and Caribbean Regional Consultations Seek to Advance Sexuality Education and Ensure Safe Schools
During the first week of September 2009, experts from throughout the Americas convened in Mexico City to map…
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Florida School District Votes to Include Information about Contraception in Sexuality Education Policy
Collier County, FL After a summer of debate, the school board of Collier County, FL voted to…
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SIECUS Statement on New York Times Articles Misrepresentation of New International Sexuality Education Guidelines
September 3, 2009 A story in today’s New York Times made a number of misrepresentations regarding…
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Common Ground Bill Seeks to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy, Reduce the Need for Abortions, and Support Parents
Could the third time be the charm? That is the hope of Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH), an opponent…
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Audit Report Shows Former Title V Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Grant Coordinator Misused Funds
A recent audit conducted by the office of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reports that Gail Dignam, former chief…
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Controversy Report: 2008-2009 School Year
***SPECIAL REPORT*** SEX EDUCATION IN THE OBAMA ERA: Progress Continues, Though Heightened Fears about…
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CDC Reports on Teen Sexual Health Trends: Progress Has Slowed
On July 16th the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an issue of its Morbidity and…
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Healthy Teen Initiative Amendment Passed as Part of Health Care Reform Legislation
On July 20, 2009, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed an amendment to add a new Healthy…
