Browsing All posts tagged under »Planned Parenthood«

Surviving “going viral,” or, how I launched a national conversation about abortion

April 7, 2013

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Is this what it feels like when you decide to “Say Yes” in life? I am exhausted. I am touched. I am amazed. I am horrified. I am in awe. Last week I did the same thing I do every week (several times a week): I wrote a blog post. Same as I ever do. […]

It’s time for quality sex ed, Nevada!

March 28, 2013

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The comprehensive sex ed bill, AB230, is scheduled for a hearing at 2:30 pm on Monday, April 1. This is our chance to speak out in favor of quality health education for our kids! More info here.

GYT at Planned Parenthood!

April 24, 2012

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From our friends at Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada: Did you know that 1 in 2 sexually active young people will get an STD by the age of 25…and most won’t know it? April is GYT month, and that means you should Get Yourself Tested! We are offering discounted testing at all three of our […]

Celebrate two years of ACA at Planned Parenthood

March 20, 2012

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Sex ed homework

October 5, 2011

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This is a press release from Planned Parenthood that I thought was interesting: ** PARENTS ARE TALKING WITH THEIR KIDS ABOUT SEX BUT OFTEN NOT TACKLING HARDER ISSUES ** Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada Launches Activities Around October’s Let’s Talk Month LAS VEGAS — Eighty-two percent of parents have talked to their children about topics […]

EC: A back-to-school essential

September 7, 2011

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What will/would you do if your birth control fails? You might want to be more prepared than these two: This fall, Planned Parenthood is running a public information campaign to raise awareness about back-up birth control, specifically emergency contraception (aka, “EC”). “Accidents happen which is why it is essential for any sexually-active woman, or man […]

Missed a post on The Sin City Siren lately?

July 22, 2011

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Just in case you didn’t know, I have another blog called The Sin City Siren. Here’s what you may have missed in recent posts: The Sin City Siren Book Club is back! Check out the details on our next selection (Hint: You can’t see Russia from her house.) and when we’ll be meeting. On dismantling […]

Share our stories: My Planned Parenthood

July 7, 2011

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This post is part of the My Planned Parenthood blogger carnival today organized by Shakesville and What Tami Said. Here’s the story I shared in February: Picture a 16-year-old girl, huddled amongst strangers at a bus stop. The snow is stacked so high behind the bus bench, it creates a small wall against the biting […]

Truth to power

July 5, 2011

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Feminist blogging consortium Shakesville and Midwestern blogger What Tami Said are hosting a blog carnival for Planned Parenthood on Thursday, July 7. They are seeking bloggers and non-bloggers alike to share their personal stories about how Planned Parenthood has helped them. This is a great opportunity to stand with Planned Parenthood. But it is more […]

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