Tag Archive: Reproductive Health

Nov 30 2012

Sex Ed – We’re Doin It Wrong

I was recently accepted as a volunteer for Planned Parenthood of Minnesota-North Dakota-South Dakota. One of the requirements for becoming a volunteer was attending four classes. The first two were introductions to the organization; the third and fourth were educational sessions focused on the basics of sexual transmitted infections (STIs), reproductive health and contraception. It …

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Mar 05 2012

Pharmacy Fail. No really, please fail.

I found this video in an article entitled The Evangelical Christian Movement – Goals and Methods over at Feministe: I’m trying to unpack how I feel about this. I’ve got a couple of thoughts rolling around in my head:

Feb 29 2012

Why We Need Sex Ed NOW

I was sent this infographic by a new group called Public Health Resources. According to their website, the group’s purpose is to provide a source of information and resources for people who are interested in pursuing a degree in public health. The infographic is called Why We Need Sex Ed Now. Here’s what the creators …

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Feb 13 2012

Does not mean what you think it means…

Princess Bride Funny

There’s always room for Princess Bride comixed. Seen flying around teh Facebook today.

Apr 13 2011

Clinic Escorting

In March I underwent clinic escort training for a women’s health center in Minneapolis. I am a strong supporter of a woman’s right to obtain affordable, confidential and safe abortions, and I believe that all people should have access to and information about sexual and reproductive health care. Being a clinic escort is one way for me …

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Mar 01 2011

Walk4Choice Minneapolis

On Saturday I walked with the Minneapolis contingent of the nation-wide Walk4Choice, a visibility event meant to draw attention to the recent anti-health legislation being proposed by pro-life advocates at both the federal and state levels. Several bills have been introduced in 2011 which would do (or would have done) things like expand conscience clauses, define …

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May 11 2010

This camera! I’m telling ya!

I’ve had a chance to play with my camera on the HTC Incredible, and I have to say – I’ve been pretty impressed with it.  The autofocus feature is great.  Below is a pair of pictures I took at work.  I focused the first pic in the foreground, and the second pic in the background.  …

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