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Funny Video on Getting Pregnant

Posted July 6, 2009 - 6:00am by Jason Lim

Leave it to Planned Parenthood to make this funny and educational pregnancy video . This is the best non-serious video I've seen on pregnancy that provides accurate and useful facts.

Casting Call for Teens on MTV

Posted July 2, 2009 - 6:00am by Jason Lim

MTV’s 16 & Pregnant premiered earleir this month to great reviews. This documentary shows a teen girl as she goes through her pregnancy, gives birth and becomes a mom. Tune in to MTV Thursdays at 10pm ET for new episodes. Go to StayTeen.org for more info.

ABC Primetime Special on Teen Pregnancy Airs June 23

Posted June 22, 2009 - 6:13am by Jason Lim

Tune in tomorrow, Tuesday June 23rd, to catch a 1 hour special on Teen Pregnancy! ABC has followed four American families over the past year as they deal with the daily challenges of teen pregnancy and parenting. The show, airing at 10 PM EST, also explores two types of teen sex education programs: a sex education class in Massachusetts that discusses abstinence and the value of sexually active teens using contraception, and an abstinence program based in Texas.

CA Supreme Court Rules Ban on Same Sex Marriage is Legal

Posted June 15, 2009 - 6:00am by Jason Lim

Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court ruled that Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage, is legal. Youth writers from L.A. Youth, the newspaper by and for Los Angeles youth, share their views on the decision. See what other youth are saying here.

Participants needed for national survey of LGBT Youth & School

Posted June 11, 2009 - 7:00am by Jason Lim

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) is conducting the 2009 National School Climate Survey , its sixth national survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth about their experiences in school. The National School Climate Survey is a crucial tool documenting the problem of anti-LGBT bias and harassment in schools across the nation.

Watch "16 and Pregnant" on MTV

Posted June 8, 2009 - 7:00am by Jason Lim

Catch "16 and Pregnant", a show about teen pregnancy. The show debuts on MTV on Thursday, June 11 at 10 pm EST. This series documents the true stories of pregnant teens, taking a close look inside their lives by following them around for 5-7 months as they face the challenges that come with being a young parent and dealing with relationships, finance, school and other new responsibilities.

Wear Blue to Support Men's Health Month in June

Posted June 4, 2009 - 7:00am by Jason Lim

"There is a silent crisis in the health and well-being of men. Due to a lack of awareness, poor health education, and culturally induced behavior patterns in their work and personal lives, men's health and well-being are deteriorating steadily. Wear BLUE was created by Men’s Health Network to raise awareness and educate men, women, and their families of the need to end this silent crisis in men’s health."

Graphic Teen Pregnancy Video from The UK Sparks Controversy

Posted June 1, 2009 - 7:00am by Jason Lim

An extremely explicit YouTube video from England, meant to scare teenage girls out of ever getting pregnant, has become an Internet sensation after it was initially removed, only to later be reinstated. The video shows a teenage girl on a school field, surrounded by a loud mob of other students fighting to watch as she gives birth. The video ends with the caption: "Not what you expected? Being a teenage parent might not be either." You can read the full article and watch the YouTube video here.

This Week is National LGBTQ Youth Awareness Week

Posted May 27, 2009 - 9:44am by Jason Lim

The five-day Awareness Week is designed to focus on some of the major issues faced by today's LGBTQ youth, empower them to continue their involvement in solution-making, and to recognize the many allies and programs that are working to support LGBTQ youth due to discrimination. As part of the Awareness Week, there will be activities and programs aimed at raising awareness about youth issues within the broader LGBTQ movement...

Support President Obama's Vision for Sexual Health in America by Taking Action

Posted May 21, 2009 - 4:11pm by Jason Lim

"President Obama recently released the first budget of his presidency – which included some tremendously exciting news! The proposed FY10 federal budget eliminates all funding for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs."

You can make a difference by sending in an email (or printed letter if you prefer) to your senators or house representatives. The letter is already written so all you need to do is fill in some personal info and hit send! It's that simple!

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