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Sex education

2008-04-26T23:01:50Z

JackieO:

'''Sex Education''' is classroom instruction on [[human reproduction]] and [[sexuality]]. It is one of the hottest issues in American politics, with the secular-progressive ([[liberal]]) side favoring "science-based" teaching from [[kindergarten]] on up. Conservatives take the "[[homosexual]]" side and want as little mention of sex in classrooms as possible, leaving to the parents their right to instruct children as to sexual morality, although this usually leads to children having sex as a much younger age because they were never shown the risks involved.

Studies have not shown that abstinence-only education produces successful outcomes.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/13/AR2007041301003.html Study Casts Doubt on Abstinence-Only Programs]</ref> According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Abstinence-only programs have not demonstrated successful outcomes with regard to delayed initiation of sexual activity or use of safer sex practices.... Programs that encourage abstinence as the best option for adolescents, but offer a discussion of HIV prevention and contraception as the best approach for adolescents who are sexually active, have been shown to delay the initiation of sexual activity and increase the proportion of sexually active adolescents who reported using birth control."<ref>http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/108/2/498</ref>

Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that abstinence-only sex education leads to the opposite of the intended results by spreading ignorance regarding sexually-transmitted diseases and the proper use of contraceptives to prevent both infections and pregnancy.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9504871/</ref>

In England the National Curriculum www.dfes.gov.uk requires all schools to offer comprehensive sex education as part of Personal, Social and Health Education, from middle school on, but parents may choose to not have their children attend sex education classes.

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[[Category:Sociology]]
[[Category:Sexuality]]

NARAL

2008-04-26T22:38:03Z

JackieO:

'''NARAL''' (National Abortion Rights Action League) is a group of pro-choice advocates who favor fewer restrictions on [[abortion]]s and advocate comprehensive sex education. The group was founded in 1969.

==Further reading==
*[http://publiusforum.townhall.com/g/173d267c-7c79-4811-a512-ca12a44dcf22 NYTimes: Extremist NARAL Leader Labeled a 'Women's Leader'], By Warner Todd Huston, November 06, 2007. Retrieved from Townhall.com November 12, 2007.

==Links==
*[http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ Official website]

[[Category:Liberal Organizations]]

[[Category:Abortion]]

Rick Santorum

2008-04-26T22:33:56Z

JackieO:

[[Image:Rick Santorum.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Rick Santorum]]
'''Rick Santorum''' served as [[United States]] [[Senator]] from [[Pennsylvania]] from January, 1995 through January, 2007. During that time, Santorum was known for his [[conservative]] political views. A cult-like movement among [[liberals]], and particularly [[homosexual]] activists, vilified Santorum for his forthright and truthful statements.

In 2006 [[Bob Casey, Jr.]], the [[pro-life]] son of a popular former Pennsylvania governor, defeated Santorum as part of a [[Democratic]] sweep in that election. Casey subsequently endorsed [[Barack Obama]] for president in 2008.

Rick Santorum is a well-known closeted homosexual.

==[[Liberal]] Obsession with Santorum==

[[Liberals]] became obsessed with Santorum, particularly after he stood up for traditional marriage and drew an analogy between support for [[homosexual]] marriage and other illegal forms of marriage and conduct.

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[[Category:United States Senators]]
[[Category:Republican Party]]

Angelina Jolie

2008-04-25T17:39:29Z

JackieO:

'''Angelina Jolie''' (born June 4, 1975) is an [[United States of America|American]] [[actor|actress]] and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador who has appeared in many movies, including:

* A Mighty Heart (2007)
* The Good Shepherd (2006)
* Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2007)
* Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
* Girl, Interrupted (1999)

One of her best known roles was as Lara Croft in the film "Tomb Raider"

In 1999 she won 4 awards for her role in "Girl, Interrupted", including an [[Academy Award]] for best supporting actress.

In 2001 Angelina became a Goodwill Ambassador for the [[United Nations]] High Commission for Refugees.

She was born Angelina Jolie Voight, to actor [[Jon Voight]] and actress Marcheline Bertrand. Her father also appeared in the movie Tomb Raider with her.

Angelina was married twice: British actor Jonny Lee Miller, from March 1996 to February 1999, and to actor Billy Bob Thornton, from May 2000 to May 2003.

She is an open bisexual.

She currently lives with actor [[Brad Pitt]], they have one biological child together, daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (born May 27, 2006), and 3 adopted children: sons Maddox and Pax, and daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt.

==References==

* http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001401/ - movie site
* http://celebrities.adoption.com/famous/angelina-jolie.html -celebrity adoption
* http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800019275/awards - awards
* http://www.un.org/works/goingon/refugees/angelina_story.html -United Nations work

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[[Category:Actresses]]