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Abby on O’Reilly, exposing Planned Parenthood

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Abby Johnson appeared on The O’Reilly Factor last night. As a former director of a Texas Planned Parenthood, she knows its secrets. Great job, Abby… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : jillstanek.com Discovery Date : 20/02/2011 00:32 Number of articles : 2

Abby on O’Reilly, exposing Planned Parenthood

Rep. Gwen Moore on Republican push to defund Planned Parenthood

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Rep. Gwen Moore Tells GOP Where to Shove Black “Genocide” Lie – COLORLINES Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Adam Holland Discovery Date : 19/02/2011 11:21 Number of articles : 2

Rep. Gwen Moore on Republican push to defund Planned Parenthood

Defunding Planned Parenthood: It’s Official. The GOP Hates Women.

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Fuck these people. I have (or at least I think I have) avoided coming right out and stating that Republicans hate women. It seemed to be such a gross and unfair generalization. But with each passing day, as they attempt to redefine “rape” and “rape victim”; as they attempt to pass legislation that permits Dr. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Balloon Juice Discovery Date : 18/02/2011 18:44 Number of articles : 2

Defunding Planned Parenthood: It’s Official. The GOP Hates Women.

Rep. Pence Calls on Gov’t to Defund Planned Parenthood in House Speech

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Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) has seen the recent undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood coaching a fake pimp on how to bypass abortion laws — and they worry him. In a speech on the House floor Tuesday, Pence called on the government to “deny” all federal funding for the pro-abortion group, adding that the videos should be a “scandal to all Americans,” and calling on members to vote for his bill that… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 09/02/2011 17:46 Number of articles : 2

Rep. Pence Calls on Gov’t to Defund Planned Parenthood in House Speech

Planned Parenthood to Retrain Workers as Pro-Life Group Releases Another Vid

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NEW YORK (The Blaze/AP) — Health care provider Planned Parenthood (PP)will retrain employees who deal with patients in how to report potential risks to minors, following the release of secretly recorded videotapes by an anti-abortion group that alleges they show clinic staff counseling a man posing as a pimp for underage prostitutes. [Below is new video, released today, showing a PP worker in New… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 08/02/2011 12:03 Number of articles : 2

Planned Parenthood to Retrain Workers as Pro-Life Group Releases Another Vid

Elton John Joins List Of Gay Celebrity Fathers

Ricky Martin and Neil Patrick Harris are just a few gay stars who have started families. By James Dinh Elton John Photo: Neil Mockford/FilmMagic Christmas Day was more than just a festive holiday for Elton John, as he and his husband, David Furnish, welcomed their first child , Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John. The monumental occasion puts the iconic singer into a league of fellow gay celebrities who have ventured into the world of parenthood. Take a look at these other gay stars-turned-fathers: Ricky Martin Martin didn’t officially come out until earlier this year, but the Latin pop star started a family a few years ago. In August 2008, the singer became a proud father of twin boys, Matteo and Valentino Martin, who were born via a surrogate. In an interview with People, the former Menudo ,member revealed that fatherhood “has been the most spiritual moment in my life.” Neil Patrick Harris With just a 140-character Twitter message, the “How I Met Your Mother” star announced to the world that he and longtime partner David Burtka were expecting twins . Just a few months later, the Emmy-winning actor took to the social-networking site again to reveal the arrival of Gideon Scott and Harper Grace with the help of a surrogate. Prior to the twin’s birth, Harris researched his role as a future father, admitting to People, “I’m trying to read as much as I can, and prep as much as I can. But there’s only so much you can do because each baby is super individual and totally their own person.” Clay Aiken While his sexuality had always been speculated about, Clay didn’t come out until the arrival of his son , Parker Foster Aiken, in 2008. Earlier that year, it had been reported that the former “American Idol” contestant had artificially inseminated friend and music producer Jaymes Foster. In a statement on his website, Aiken gushed about his newborn, saying, “The little man is healthy, happy, and as loud as his daddy. Mama Jaymes is doing quite well also.” B.D. Wong “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actor B.D. Wong and his longtime partner Richie Jackson suffered a setback in their road to fatherhood when the couple lost one of their newborn twins 90 minutes after birth. The twin boys were born 11 weeks premature through a surrogate mother with Wong’s sperm and an egg donated by Jackson’s sister. One of the boys, Jackson Foo Wong, survived and inspired the actor to write a memoir called “Following Foo.” Related Photos Famous Gay Dads Related Artists Elton John

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Michelle Williams Speaks on Heath Ledger, Can’t Find Meaning in Actor’s Death

Michelle Williams is still struggling to find meaning in the passing of ex-husband Heath Ledger. In an interview with Nightline that aired last night, the Blue Valentine star said: “I can find meanings in things and people and relationships that have sprung up and friendships that have strengthened. I found a lot of meaning in that… but not in ‘why.’” Michelle Williams – Nightline Interview Williams battled back tears at many points in the discussion, touching on a range of subjects that included the months that followed Ledger’s death, as well as the state of the couple’s child, Matilda. Excerpts are below. On the years after his death : “In a strange way, I miss that year, because all those possibilities that existed then are gone. It didn’t seem unlikely to me that he could walk through a door or could appear behind a bush. It was a year of very magical thinking, and in some ways I’m sad to be moving further and further away from it.” On providing Matilda with a normal childhood : “It’s going well. We’re doing a good job of it. It is of more importance to me than anything in my life. I would rearrange anything to make that possible. If something starts to encroach on that it’s going to be removed from the equation.”

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Study: 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom Increase Awareness, Reduce Teen Pregnancy Rates

MTV makes a killing promoting debauchery among dumbass kids. Watch these Jersey Shore clips and you won’t argue that. But according to a new study, two programs on the network may actually benefit society. America’s teen birth rate plummeted in 2009 after rising from 2005 to 2007, and experts say 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom open youths’ eyes. Teen Mom’s Maci Bookout and son Bentley . THG recently debated whether Teen Mom glorifies teen pregnancy . According to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, it may do the reverse, as 82 percent of teens say the shows help them understand the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood – and why they should avoid it . “Entertainment media is one of the nation’s favorite punching bags, but it can be and often is a force for good,” says group spokesman Bill Albert. “Some critics say these shows glamorize teen pregnancy, but our survey data shows that’s not the case — that not only do they not glamorize it, but teens who have seen it suggest it makes the realities of teen parenthood more real to them.” It’s true … Amber Portwood is basically a living, breathing deterrent. Chronicling the travails of teen moms and dads through rocky relationships and the emotional swings of having a baby, 16 and Pregnant debuted in 2009. Its spinoff, Teen Mom , has followed the cast in subsequent months and years. MTV just released a trailer for Teen Mom 2 , featuring a new crop of moms. While it remains to be seen if the success (and paydays) of the original cast members send the opposite message going forward, this is encouraging. A positive message getting across. From MTV. A Christmas miracle?

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MTV’s ’16 And Pregnant’ Credited For Decline In Teen Pregnancy Rates

Eighty-two percent of teens say the hit series helps them understand the trials of parenthood, according to a new report. By James Dinh Chelsea on “16 and Pregnant” From the chaotic family dynamics to the aftermath of childbirth, MTV’s hit show “16 and Pregnant” has illustrated that teen parenthood is not always an easy journey. These candid glimpses inside the trials of young parents apparently are making a mark on youth across America, as the series is being credited with helping to spur a decrease in teen pregnancy. According to a new government study, U.S. teen birthrates have plunged dramatically in 2009 after a five percent increase from 2005 to 2007. And a report by National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy recognizes “16 and Pregnant,” specifying that 82 percent of teenagers credit the hit show in helping them understand the challenges that come with unexpected parenthood. Bill Albert, a spokesman for the National Campaign, believes that “16 and Pregnant” helps broaden insight into teen pregnancy. “Entertainment media is one of the nation’s favorite punching bags, but we have to acknowledge that when we’re talking about teen pregnancies media can be and often is a force for good, and that is particularly true when it comes to shows like ’16 and Pregnant.’ ” While “16 and Pregnant” has received some media criticism for its apparent glamorization of its subject, Albert stands by the findings of the survey. “Some critics say these shows glamorize teen pregnancy, but our survey data shows that’s not the case,” he points out. “That not only do they not glamorize it, but teens who have seen it suggest it makes the realities of teen parenthood more real to them.” Teen pregnancy leveled off in 2008, but rates declined by six percent the following year — a record low, according to a study from Centers for Disease Prevention and Control released Tuesday (December 21). The decrease cut across all ethnicities and races, with Hispanic teen pregnancy percentages dropping by 10 percent. Not only does Albert think “16 and Pregnant” is a useful showcase for teens, but the spokesperson also believes the program can aide parents in educating their children about the reality of unexpected pregnancy. “What you see on TV, as a parent, isn’t always exactly what you’d want your teen to know or say or see, but it does deflect the conversation from, ‘What are you doing?’ to more of an abstract, and that can be a good way to start conversations,” he explains. “The fact is, this is not your parents’ sex talk, not a one-time white-knuckle conversation, but this should be an 18-year conversation that you’re having with your kids.” Do you think “16 and Pregnant” has helped with the decline in teen pregnancy? Sound off below! Related Videos 16 And Pregnant (Season 2) | Ep. 19 | Ashley Related Photos 16 and Pregnant (Season 2) | Ep. 19 | Ashley

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Brad Womack: Bitch-Slapped in Bachelor Promo!

“This is for every woman in America.” – First girl out of the limo on The Bachelor this coming season, before slapping Brad Womack in a totally unscripted move Looks like it didn’t take long for America’s Most Hated Bachelor to get his. You knew sparks would fly when they cast him a second time, but nothing like this. For Brad Womack , the first night of The Bachelor (premiering January 3) was a bit like stepping into the lion’s den. Here’s a look at his rude awakening … The Bachelor Sneak Preview: Slapped

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