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 …
Tag Archive: Reproductive Health
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 …
Feb 13 2012
Does not mean what you think it means…
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 …
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 …
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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