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What do Thanksgiving and Being Childfree Have in Common?

Filed under Lifestyles, Sociological Issues

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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
Comments (2) Posted on Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Another 99% & 1%: This time related to Contraception

Filed under Lifestyles, Relationship Issues, Sociological Issues

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
Comments (8) Posted on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

A Report on the Childfree & Religious Affiliation

Filed under Childfree/Childless by Choice Issues, Religious issues, Research/Stats

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
Comments (10) Posted on Friday, November 18th, 2011

The Duggar’s Double Creed

Filed under Lifestyles, Media, Parenthood, Sociological Issues

spacer 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
Comments (12) Posted on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Some Excellent Questions for Abortion Opponents

Filed under Political issues, Sociological Issues

spacer 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
Comments (21) Posted on Thursday, October 27th, 2011
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