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Dear Advocate:
Over the past few weeks, you have sent 3,065 letters asking your elected officials to reject abstinence-only-until-marriage programs. The impact of these letters is already being felt in state capitols and in the halls of Congress.
Sometimes it's good to take a step back and remind ourselves just what abstinence-only-until-marriage programs are "teaching" to America's young people:
(Click the image for a larger version)Abstinence-only-until-marriage programs violate young people's rights by denying them access to information that could, in some cases, literally save their lives — but the problems don't stop there. They teach our children that condoms don't work. They reinforce gender stereotypes and excuse sexual assault. They tell gay and lesbian youth to "wait until marriage" in a country that won't let them get married.
If you haven't yet asked your Governor to reject abstinence-only-until-marriage funding, now is the time to take a stand. Click here to take action!
As always, I am deeply grateful for your help as we work together to ensure that every young person has access to the information and services they need to make responsible choices about their sexual health.
Sincerely,
James Wagoner
President
Advocates for Youth
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