Posted 5/6/13 6:00 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Art, Health, Photos, Resources
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In 2007, Frank Warren created a blog that showcased people’s deepest, darkest secrets on handmade postcards. To combat the culture of shame around the stigma of mental illness, Post Stigma is hoping to follow PostSecret’s lead.
Posted 5/6/13 1:54 pm EST by Lauren Grillo in Events, Health, Interview, Resources, sex
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If you’re a fan of girl power and positivity, chances are Eve Ensler’s work is on your digital bookshelf. The feminist powerhouse is responsible for getting the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway to rise up and protest violence against women for 1 Billion Rising, and for theater kids around the world to belt out The Vagina Monologues.
Posted 4/30/13 5:54 pm EST by Claire Biggs in News, politics, Resources, sex
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Title IX of the Education Amendments prohibited sex-based discrimination in schools, but it also guarantees students “essential and extensive rights to freedom from sexual violence necessary for equal access to education.” Do you know your IX rights?
Posted 4/30/13 4:18 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Resources, Shows, TV
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Sexual assault isn’t just something people have to face in real life: Sometimes it pops up on our favorite TV shows, too. The topic is tough to portray, and actors often work closely with organizations like RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) to accurately and sensitively portray sexual assault victims.
Posted 4/30/13 10:24 am EST by Lauren Grillo in Resources, sex, sexual health, Shows, TV
Oh, man. Some serious drama goes down when Jenna’s dad finds her birth control in the guest bathroom. It's totally understandable that her dad is feeling protective and worried that Jenna and Matty haven’t really talked through things enough. Being super-secure with your relationship means being able to talk about anything -- including your protection plan.
Posted 4/29/13 11:30 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Health, Resources, Shows, TV
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Viewers can see from watching “Teen Mom 2” that being a teen parent is hard. Jenelle Evans is in an especially difficult situation, partly because substance abuse has taken over so much of her life.
Posted 4/29/13 4:18 pm EST by Claire Biggs in News, Resources, sports
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be gay and play in the NBA? Well, until today, you wouldn't have had anyone to ask. Jason Collins, who has played for six NBA teams and appeared in two NBA finals, is the first openly gay athlete playing on a major American sports team.
Posted 4/24/13 3:56 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Bullying Sucks, Interview, Resources
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When you were 12 years old, you probably weren’t on stage with actress Elle Fanning and “Glee” star Alex Newell at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. But if your name is Jazz, that’s just another night in the whirlwind ride that is your life.
Posted 4/23/13 5:21 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Human Trafficking, Resources
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There are more slaves today than in any other time in human history. Still think slavery is a thing of the past? It is estimated that there are between 12 and 27 million people enslaved around the world, including the United States. The End It Movement wants to “Shine a Light on Slavery,” so we have to ask -- are you in it to “End It”?
Posted 4/23/13 10:30 am EST by Lauren Grillo in Resources, sex, sexual health, Shows
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"Sure, babe." Eeeeek the words NO GIRL ever wants to hear. After Jenna’s pregnancy scare last week and subsequent drama with Matty, we are on the edge of our seats to see how everything gets (hopefully) resolved tonight!
