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The Struggle Over VAWA

The struggle over VAWA shows how out of control the war on women is, and conservative pundits can't help but demonstrate it. Also: Why are teen birthrates down?

Empire State Stupidity: New York’s Condom Policies Undermine Public Health and Human Rights

When deciding whether to charge an individual with prostitution, New York City police officers routinely consider if that person was carrying condoms. Even more disturbing, officers frequently destroy condoms in an attempt to get people not to sell sex for money.  Two new reports examine the impact of this misguided law which seems to directly conflict with the city's ongoing efforts to promote condom use.