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I Thought Conservative Sex Education Couldn’t Get Worse. The Trump Administration Found a Way.
United States🏛️ PoliticsProgressive5 hr. ago

I Thought Conservative Sex Education Couldn’t Get Worse. The Trump Administration Found a Way.

The article discusses the resurgence of abstinence-only sex education under the Trump administration, arguing that it represents a regression from evidence-based approaches. The author recalls past conservative sex education methods, such as comparing sexual activity to 'chewed-up gum' or 'cups of spit,' which were widely criticized for being misleading and harmful. Despite these flaws, teen pregnancy rates had dropped significantly due to comprehensive sex education programs. However, the Trump administration's policies now prioritize abstinence until marriage, promoting traditional values and reducing funding for effective prevention programs. This shift is seen as aligning with broader conservative movements that reject scientific evidence in favor of moralistic approaches to sexuality.

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I Thought Conservative Sex Education Couldn’t Get Worse. The Trump Administration Found a Way.

The article discusses the resurgence of abstinence-only sex education under the Trump administration, arguing that it represents a regression from evidence-based approaches. The author recalls past conservative sex education methods, such as comparing sexual activity to 'chewed-up gum' or 'cups of spit,' which were widely criticized for being misleading and harmful. Despite these flaws, teen pregnancy rates had dropped significantly due to comprehensive sex education programs. However, the Trump administration's policies now prioritize abstinence until marriage, promoting traditional values and reducing funding for effective prevention programs. This shift is seen as aligning with broader conservative movements that reject scientific evidence in favor of moralistic approaches to sexuality.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Trump administration's policies as regressive and ideologically driven, emphasizing the lack of scientific basis for abstinence-only education and its potential negative impact on public health. The tone criticizes the ideological shift toward traditional values over evidence,

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