Press Statements
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Statement on the Supreme Court Decision to Stop Mail Provision of Medication Abortion
We knew that Trump’s Supreme Court would impose restrictions on abortion, and now we’re continuing to see that they’re willing to contribute to the spread of deadly pandemic in the…
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Statement on the Georgia Runoff Election
Advocates for Youth congratulates Senator Raphael Warnock for his win in the Georgia Senate. With Jon Ossoff holding a strong lead, we may see Democrats win both seats and take…
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Statement on Historic Hyde Hearing in House
We stand with our colleagues across the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement in calling for an end to the discriminatory and oppressive Hyde Amendment.
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Dear Cis Folks, The Work Ain’t Nowhere Near Done
For Trans Awareness Week, our youth activist Maxine Spencer raises the question to cisgender folks: What more are you pledging to do for trans folks?
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Statement on DC violence incited by Trump supporters
If we have any hope of pulling this country back from the brink, we need to work alongside BIPOC youth activists who are putting their lives on the line to…
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Statement on the victory of President Biden and Vice President Harris
We will work together with young people to remain vigilant and ensure that the Biden-Harris administration and Congress commit to progressive solutions, including abortion access for all, expanded a…
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Statement on Election Results and Ongoing Count
We tell young people this basic tenet of democracy in elementary school. We urge them to vote no matter what. And vote they did, turning out in record numbers on…
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New research: Quality sex education has broad, long-term benefits for young people’s’ physical and mental health
“. Our research found that sex education has the potential do so much more. The impact of quality sex education that addresses the broad range of sexual health topics extends…