- Politicians in the UK advanced a bill that would require British girls — yes, only the girls — to receive additional sex education that emphasizes the benefits of abstinence. This sex ed "program," if you could even call it that, is aimed at girls ages 13 to 16. It narrowly passed, but fortunately it's not expected to be made into law. Um, will someone tell the Brits that abstinence-only education is not working out too well for us? Do they have "16 & Pregnant" on MTV over there? [Guardian UK]
- North Carolina's House judiciary committee debated a bill yesterday that would further restrict reproductive rights in the state by requiring women to wait 24 hours before having an abortion and requiring doctors to describe an ultrasound of the fetus to the woman. [ABC News]
- Legislation that would make it more difficult for young women to obtain abortions without their parents knowledge is headed to Florida's Governor Rick Scott, who is expected to sign it. [Palm Beach Post]
Source: http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-todays-lady-news-050511/?eref=RSS
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