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Each week, I’ll be posting a list of the most news-worthy and/or inspirational, informative, well-written, thought-provoking, and/or unique posts of the week. While every post and every contributor is valuable to our community, these are the blogs that I feel are must-reads.
April 11- April 17
Breaking: Save the NC State Abortion Fund- by dandaman6007
Why I chose this post:
The NC State Abortion Fund was originally established in response to the Hyde Amendment so that all women, regardless of income, would be guaranteed the ability to make personal, private childbearing decisions.
Now, the North Carolina Division of Social Services wants to eliminate the fund. Dan describes how the fund is used, who has access to it, how that access has become limited over time, and what we can do now to not only save, but fix this important fund for the low-income women of North Carolina.
Semen: A Wonder Drug!?- by mindyjane1
Why I chose this post:
The May 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine makes this claim:
semen, when absorbed through the walls of the vagina, may help prevent depression.
The obvious problem, as mindyjane1 points out, is that this is encouraging young women to forgo using a condom in the hopes of abating depression, and completely overlooks the fact that not using condoms puts women at much higher risk for contracting an STD/STI. She also provides info on how you can contact Cosmo to share your concerns about how this “information” may be used.
What is Spectacular Sex?- by Media_Justice
Why I chose this post:
Bianca invites discussion about Kiely William’s new music video, “Spectacular,” which already has a lot of people talking. She provides a link to the video itself, along with links and video of other people’s reactions and impressions of the video. It’s shocking, it’s interesting, it’s worth talking about. It prompts the question: At what point does “sexy” loose it’s sex appeal? Please share your thoughts about the video and on how you define “spectacular sex.”
Speak Up for Sex Ed!- by Lklouise
Why I chose this post:
Lklouise writes about her experience at an event in Texas called “Speak Up for Sex Ed!” and what she’s learned about the value of comprehensive sex education. She also talks about the way that abstinence-only organizers demean teen mothers and how the LGBTQ community is completely left out of the discussion.
Thank you to everyone who posted a blog this week! You are part of what makes this community great!
~ Samantha
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