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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.
August 22- August 28
Stats for this week: 30 posts by 18 writers
A Critical Look At ENDA- by Jordan
Why I chose this post:
A lot of people all over the country have been working very hard the past few months (and years) to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. This would be a very helpful piece of legislation, but, as currently written, it does have some important limitations, as Jordan explains.
A new low for anti-abortion extremists- by AFY_EmilyB
Why I chose this post:
People need to know about this incredible injustice: Doctors refusing to treat patients if they had previously had an abortion. Are you fleeping kidding me?!
Schoolgirls attacked with poison gas- by AFY_EmilyB
Why I chose this post:
We have to remember how lucky we are to have an education, and we have to realize that, with that education, it is our responsibility to make sure that our world is one in which boys AND girls are valued equally.
Sex education is “poison”? This mother and daughter don’t think so.- by Ampify_Staff
Why I chose this post:
This blog was written by former Amplify front page blogger Leah, and her mother, an Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Oregon. They write in response to a Washington Times article claiming that sex education is like “poison” for college students.
Only 1 Week Left: Apply for the Great American Condom Campaign!- by Amplify_Staff
Why I chose this post:It’s not too late to apply to be a Safe Site for the fall semester! Find out how to apply and listen to the audio clip of AFY’s Sarah Audelo and YAN’s Julia Reticker-Flynn talking about the GACC on 94.9 CHRW Radio.
Thank you to everyone who posted a blog this week! You are part of what makes this community great!
~ Samantha
Community Editor
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