Press Statements
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Progressive Victories in 2017
Advocates welcomes the progressive wave that swept the country this Tuesday, where candidates who based their campaigns on hate were decisively turned back. We especially congratulate: Danica Roem, wh…
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No Matter the Statistic, We Stand With People Who Need Abortion Care
Whether it’s 1 in 3 or 1 in 4, abortion remains a common experience for people across the generations. In a new study, the Guttmacher Institute examined abortion rates from…
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PEPFAR’s Updated Strategy Could Leave Behind Key Populations
Advocates for Youth expresses concern about the new PEPFAR Strategy launched last month by U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. Last month, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)…
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Trump Administration Places Seal of Approval on LGBT Bullying
The Justice Department has issued sweeping guidance allowing federal agencies and contractors using taxpayer dollars to discriminate against LGBT people, under the guise of so-called religious freedom…
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Trump Rollback Of Birth Control Mandate Is An Attack On Young People
The Trump Administration’s rollback of the contraception insurance mandate will rob millions of young women of coverage for their birth control. The regulations open the door for employers, as well…