education
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We Are Here, We Are Here
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5 min read
Let’s talk about our part My heart touches your heart Let’s talk about, let’s talk about living Had enough of dying, not what we all about Let’s do more giving Do more forgiving, yeah Our souls were brought together so that we could love each other “We Are Here” (by Alicia Keys, 2014, Listen here)…
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Stop, hey, what’s that sound?
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5 min read
Stop, hey, what’s that sound? Everybody look. What’s goin’ down? (“What It’s Worth” chorus, 1966, lyrics or listen) This song was written in 1966 by Stephen Stills of Crosby, Sills, & Nash fame. They recorded it and performed it thousands of times although it was first performed by Buffalo Springfield that year. The song quickly became an…
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In tribute to American workers, over half of whom earn less than $15 per hour but deserve so much more, we are reprinting our coverage on income equality. Where the minimum wage is $15 the local economy is boosted, reason alone to join the movement to rectify income equality. See also: The Wealthy and Powerful…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Birds and the Bees
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2 min read
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZzDo_NJUI” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] I’ve decided to offer my take on some of the media I have come across here. There are hundreds of Sexual Freedom Project videos to choose from, each with an important message. Everyone’s invited to join the cast by submitting your personal definition of or commentary on some aspect of sexual freedom. In…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: You Need To Explore
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1 min read
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMKeMlViAUs” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] As someone new to VenusPlusX, I’m offering my thoughts on some of the media I have seen here so far, wondering if new readers relate to my views. In this video, Scheyla raises an important point — exploration. In a world where some are eager to pass judgment on others (sometimes for…
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Pass This Test and Get Kicked Out of School
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4 min read
También en español Delhi Charter School, in Louisiana, has a Student Pregnancy Policy that allows staff to force female students who are suspected of being pregnant to take a pregnancy test. If students are pregnant or refuse to take the test, they are kicked out and must undergo home schooling if they want to continue…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Find Your Resources
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1 min read
(También en Español) How can the message of sex positivity and safer sex be more available to students and youth? Do you agree that every young person should feel their sexual desires are legitimate? Should all public schools have universal and replete sex ed mandated rather than allowing local and state officials dictate what can…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Invested in the Future
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1 min read
(También en Español) Why is it important for teachers, mentors, and leaders to be advocates for their students? Leave a comment and let us know what you think, or make your own video or blog to share. We will send you a free VenusPlusX t-shirt or slap bracelet to thank you. Video edited by Tiye…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Dedicated to Education
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1 min read
(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Go4KBq8Hg” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] What are the best ways for us to get information about sexual freedom to our friends, fellow students, neighbors, and co-workers? Have you ever given a presentation, held a class, or even just started up a conversation with someone about sexuality and gender issues that are important to you?…