Texas House Funnels HIV Funds to Abstinence Education

House passes measure diverting HIV funds to abstinence education

"...would divert $3 million from HIV/STD prevention programs to abstinence-only education sailed through the House during Tuesday’s marathon debate..."

April 1, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

An Abstinence of Judgment

The Bush administration's new appointee to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV / AIDS is motivated more by ideology than science, critics warn.

"...holds seminars and produces brochures and videos endorsing sexual abstinence. In March 1999, the Institute worked with then-Gov. Bush's..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Save It for Me: Abstinence Education in America

"...The definition of "abstinence education" was developed by political and religious conservatives, spearheaded..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature

Abstinence Makes the Head Grow Softer

A new report finds that federally funded abstinence-only educations contains "false, misleading, or distorted information about reproductive health."

"...While the amount of federal money earmarked for abstinence-only sex education has more than doubled in less than..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Not Strictly Abstinence Anymore

'Ignorance won't protect our kids'

"...Freedom Network Education Fund, the number of schools teaching "abstinence-plus" sexual education – that is, a focus on abstinence..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...recalls, sex education at her public middle school was "abstinence-only," and available only to "girls who were deemed smart..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...recalls, sex education at her public middle school was "abstinence-only," and available only to "girls who were deemed smart..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Abstinence Doesn't Work

"...of inserting into Texas school textbooks the idea that abstinence is the best form of birth control. My point..."

Nov. 30, 2004 Postmarks

No Sex, No Moms

Welfare Reform Funds Abstinence Ed to Curb Momhood

"...Dr. Joe McIlhaney believes that abstinence education is the best way to prevent the proliferation..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Echoes of Innocence

Earnest and well-intentioned Dallas-based cast and crew have created a puzzling and inauthentic youth drama that promotes teenage sexual abstinence.

"...have labored to create a movie promoting teenage sexual abstinence. If you are a proponent of teenage sexual abstinence,..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex

More than 83% of state school districts either don't teach sex ed or teach abstinence-positive curricula

"...school districts either don't teach sex education or teach abstinence-only lessons, according to a new study from the watchdogs..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

This Kitty's Got Claws

Teeth tears into everything from abstinence programs to rape culture. Is Austin grownup enough to handle it?

"...the Austin Museum of Art), takes jabs at teenage abstinence movements, as well as a Lynchburg, Va., school board..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

About AIDS

Abstinence, yes. But condoms, yes, too.

"...Conference in Bangkok, in the battle of condom-inclusion vs. abstinence-only. Bush and Co. want to fund solely abstinence-only efforts,..."

July 30, 2004 Column by Sandy Bartlett

Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

Texas-set comedy riffs on Lysistrata

"...the ass. The boy’s mother Jenna (Anders) leads the abstinence strike. An NRA-like organization comes to the men’s defense,..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

This new chapter in the series splits the difference between kickstarter Twilight’s stylish camp and follow-up New Moon’s turgid drama, but still does not come up a winner.

"...away, with Edward – the mouthpiece for Meyer’s hectoring pro-abstinence message – murmuring paternalistically about her “virtue.” (Vampires, a..."

July 2, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Rocket Science

On the surface, Rocket Science is yet another quirky high school movie, but its story of a stutterer who's enticed into joining the debate team is special in its own way.

"...the Republic" is involved along with a rhyme about abstinence. On the surface, Rocket Science is yet another quirky..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

About AIDS

HIV has been taken hostage in the abstinence debate.

"...the low incidence of HPV-induced disease (or death), right-wing abstinence supporters warn that nothing can prevent HPV but stopping..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column by Sandy Bartlett

Pro-Lifer to Oversee Nation's Family-Planning Program

"...an ob/gyn best known for his staunch support of abstinence-only education and as the medical director for the outfit..."

Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...Gov. Rick Perry: "Governor, why does Texas continue with abstinence education programs when they don't seem to be working?..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Just Watch the Livestock

Texas schools' sex ed favors 'don't ask, don't tell ... and keep 'em ignorant'

"...get a pretty good sex education from their animals." Abstinence ... If Only..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Know at the SBOE

The State Board of Education considers health textbooks, and abstains

"...as some would have it, access to an unsullied abstinence-only message) in the state with the highest teen birth..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Let's Talk About Sex, Bay-bee

AISD Teaches Kids About the Birds and Bees

"...sex, and scribbles their answers on the blackboard. "Glamourous." "Abstinence." "Fun." "Wait 'til you're married." "Dangerous." "Need to be..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

No Sex, Please, We're Texas

Progressive coalition challenges abstinence-only health textbooks

"...Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region, said the "abstinence-only" textbooks are a huge step backward from what is..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Sex Ed: Parents Just Don't Understand

Survey shows that local parents overestimate their influence on teens' sex ed

"...teens and sex conducted by Austin LifeGuard – the abstinence-only education program provided by Austin LifeCare, a Christian, faith-based..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

A flawed study suggests that abstinence-only curricula does not reduce teen sex

"...agree that the jury is still out on whether abstinence-only programs can play a role in reducing teen pregnancy..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Will Texas Sex Ed Come of Age?

After 23 years, the State Board of Education might be ready to make some changes

"...on Monday. The proposed revisions recommend that students receive "abstinence­-plus" (as opposed to "abstinence only") instruction at younger ages..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Back to School and Bassackwardlandia

State Board of Education excludes queer and trans kids in sex ed overhaul

"...SBOE is hearing testimony on revisions recommending students learn "abstinence-plus" (versus "abstinence-only") at younger ages. Teaching kids more comprehensive..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

God Loves Uganda

Uganda's harsh, new anti-homosexuality law owes much to the Christian evangelical movement, argues this documentary.

"...in Africa and his heralded anti-AIDS campaign that promotes abstinence. Whereas Uganda post-Amin fought successfully against the rampant spread..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Report: Teen Birthrate Rose in 2006

First such rise since 1991

"...has been crippled by a decade of spending on abstinence-only education programs. More than $1 billion has been spent..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

School textbooks remain virginal (and hetero), thanks to the SBOE

"...the social conservatives who dominate the board – teach abstinence as the only way to prevent unwanted pregnancies or..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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