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Parental Consent is Advised (and Anti-Choice)

Oct 14, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
If you haven’t yet heard the story of Anonymous 5, the 16 year-old Nebraska Girl who had to ask the court system for permission to … Read More

Revolution With a Side of Pampers

May 30, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
“Mom, I love you! You’re the best!” I get to hear this every day from my amazing 6 year old son who I have been … Read More

Responding to Teen Pregnancy: Stop the Shame

May 23, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
The current conversation around young mothers is not only stigmatizing, it’s also incredibly insensitive. Campaigns such as #NoTeenPreg, launched by the Candies Foundation, present young … Read More

Mama's Day: A Tribute to Two Strong Mothers

May 09, 2013 / Samantha / Our Folks
Read more Mama’s Day blogs at Strong Families Mother’s day comes every year in May, and every year I realize I have no idea what … Read More

Postpartum Cancer and The Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention & Treatment Act, or, Two Reproductive Justice Things I Learned About By Simply Having A Conversation With My Sister

Jan 29, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
My medical history is something I’ve always been vague on. Aside from a smattering of recessive traits and bad teeth, I don’t really know what … Read More

We are Overdue for an Update to Our Child Support Laws

Jan 09, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
Sperm or egg donation is possibly one of the most selfless gifts you can provide to someone who cannot conceive a child in a more … Read More

Open Thread: Holiday Fun Times

Dec 23, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
We hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday season! As the holidays usually means time with family, we are opening up a thread … Read More

Biology v. Sociology: How Traditional Notions of Womanhood Pervade Our Legal System

Dec 17, 2012 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
When a child is born to unmarried parents outside of the United States with one parent being a U.S. citizen and the other not being … Read More

Emergency Contraception in Public Schools and the concept of "Parental Rights"

Sep 27, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
Well, color me surprised. New York City has started expanding its contraceptive offerings (emergency contraception, birth control, condoms, pregnancy tests) in city schools. I was … Read More

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