Odd question I know, but the answer to this question is: Myths. Like the myths out there about the childfree, there sure are some myths about Thanksgiving . Check it out: (more…)
Tags: cultural issues, religion
Cecile Richards, President, Planned Parenthood Action Fund recently talked about “The Other 99%” in her post about forces going after restricting access to birth control. Fact: “99% of women in the U.S. who have been sexually active have used birth control. It’s used by women of every demographic, every geographic location, every income level — and every religious group.” She asks, “So does it sound crazy that a small group of religious leaders and tea-party Republicans are fighting to eliminate women’s access to birth control? Crazy but true… (more…)
Tags: birth control, pro-choice, pro-life, religion, reproduction
I recently had an announcement on the front page of this blog regarding the opportunity to participate in Nicole Ross’ survey project for a class of hers at the Canberra Institute of Technology. It is on religious affiliation in the childfree community. The results are in and the report complete; here are some highlights from her report: (more…)
Tags: childfree men, childfree women, childless by choice men, childless by choice women, gen x, gen y, millennial generation, religion
I know this blog steers clear of rant, but when I saw headlines applauding Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s announcement that they are pregnant with #20, I did want to pound some keys here and rant. I have calmed down, and land with these thoughts… (more…)
Tags: environmental impact, family, global warming, pregnancy, religion, reproduction, Sustainability
In a recent piece on Ms. Magazine’s blog, Holly Derr asked some provocative questions for anti-abortion Presidential candidates. I too would love to hear their answers to these questions, and actually from anyone who is anti-choice. Here they are. If abortion was illegal: (more…)
Tags: pregnancy, religion, reproductive rights, teen pregnancy, women's issues