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October 2005
Advocates for Youth's Youth Activist Network Newsletter
Welcome, Caeden--Advocates' New Manager of the Youth Activist Network
Advocates for Youth welcomes Caeden as the new manager of its Youth Activist Network. Caeden comes to Advocates with over eight years of experience organizing on youth issues. He previously worked with the United States Student Association training students around the country in direct action and electoral action organizing. He was previously the Field Director for the National Center for Transgender Equality, a social justice organization working to make transgender people safe from discrimination and violence. Caeden also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition.
Sex Education: Isn't It Time to Listen to the Pediatricians, Not the Politicians?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a statement in support of comprehensive sex education. Click here to send an e-mail to Congress on this important issue, donate, or see Advocates' ad in Ms. Magazine.
Online at http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/doctorsorders/index.htm
Condoms: Get the Facts and Know the Issues
Recently, ultra-conservatives in Congress and the Administration have set out to undermine public confidence in condoms. In response, Advocates for Youth has developed a series of publications on condoms and their effectiveness.
Stop Government Censorship in Hollywood
Take Positive Action for Responsible Television (Take P.A.R.T.) to support accurate sexual health information and positive images on television.
This month's Take P.A.R.T. alert recognizes the FX Network's Rescue Me for depicting the challenges parents can face in lovingly accepting their child's sexual orientation. This alert is no longer active.
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