Growing Number of States Call Porn a Public Health Crisis

LINDSAY WHITEHURST and JONATHAN J. COOPER / The Associated Press May 10, 2019 Republican officials say it's a plague on society, but health experts warn that these labels can go too far and carry their own risks. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Planned Parenthood, Youth Groups Sue U.S. Over Teen Pregnancy Prevention Cuts

Jane Kay / Reveal Feb 17, 2018 Last summer, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cut off $213.6 million in federal funds for about 80 institutions developing scientifically valid programs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Teens Say Pregnancy Prevention Programs Are Worth Keeping

Jane Kay / Reveal Oct 18, 2017 Educators and health researchers worry that youth pregnancies could climb again with the Trump administration's stance on prevention and sex ed programs. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Trump Administration Suddenly Pulls Plug on Teen Pregnancy Programs

By Jane Kay / Reveal News Jul 17, 2017 Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price (pictured) and other top Trump appointees are outspoken opponents of federal funding for birth control, advocating abstinence rather than contraception. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: The Colorado Family Planning Initiative

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 12, 2015 The politics of control over the female body often stand in the way of health and safety, but one program has done an unprecedented job of putting women’s well-being and futures into their own hands. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Colorado Finds a Radical Way to Prevent Teen Pregnancies and Abortions

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 7, 2015 Between the years 2009 and 2013, there was a 40 percent drop in teen pregnancies in Colorado as well as a 42 percent decrease in abortions, especially in the poorest regions of the state. How exactly did the Centennial State achieve such remarkable results? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Lucy Flores’ Candid Discussion of Women’s Reproductive Rights Is Exactly What We Need to Hear

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 9, 2014 When Lucy Flores, a Nevada State Assembly member running for lieutenant governor, publicly shared the fact that she had had an abortion at 16, she reminded us that talking openly about these issues can pave the way toward passing legislation that will protect women's choices rather than further restrict them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rick Perry’s Cheap Shot at Wendy Davis

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 28, 2013 The Republican governor of Texas criticized the state senator again Thursday over her attempted 13-hour filibuster that killed an extremely restrictive anti-abortion bill this week, this time denigrating her for not learning "from her own example" of being a teenaged single mother. Davis took the high road in her response. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wider Availability of Morning-After Pill Denied

Staff / Truthdig Dec 8, 2011 For the time being, females 16 and under concerned about pregnancy can kiss unrestrained access to the morning-after pill goodbye. On Wednesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA’s decision that emergency contraceptives be made freely available to youths over the counter. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Made-for-TV Teen Mom Moment From Bristol Palin

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2010 Here we have a prime example of entertainment education, in which important messages about a real-life social issue are embedded in a television program that's slightly more subtle than an after-school special. Starring Bristol Palin! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bristol Palin to Speak Her Wisdom for a Steep Price

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2010 A girl can gain a lot of wisdom from adversity, and, as a teen mom and as Sarah Palin's daughter, Bristol Palin has no doubt encountered some life challenges in just 19 years. But is that hard-won knowledge worth $30,000 a pop? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bristol Palin on Bringing Up Baby

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2009 It's definitely "do as I say, not as I do" material, but Bristol Palin showed up on NBC's "Today" show Wednesday morning with dad Todd and baby Tripp in an effort to prevent other teenagers from becoming parents before they're ready. Matt Lauer snuck in a question about babydaddy Levi Johnston, but Bristol totally wasn't having it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )