March 13, 2023 | Articles
Into the Woods With PopEd Teaching About Forests and Biodiversity The connections between human activities and threats to habitat and biodiversity are major themes in the PopEd curriculum. From elementary lessons on the basics of wildlife endangerment to high school activities examining the politics of forest conservation, we have a…...
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A little over six months ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion and sending the nation back half a century to the time when state politicians decided whether women controlled their own bodies. … But in the last six months, something exhilarating…...
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While the global tide of overpopulation continues to rise rapidly, there are crosscurrents where population has begun to decline—most notably in Japan, Eastern Europe, and now China. Here in the U.S., the Census Bureau reports that in 2022, 18 states saw their populations decline even as our national population grew…...
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China’s Population Begins Slow Decline According to data released in January by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s population declined by roughly 850,000 people between 2021 and 2022, the first shrinkage since the 1960s. This means India may now be the world’s most populous nation. This news wasn’t unexpected—China’s…...
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March 13, 2023 | Articles
“Embracing Family Planning” chapter reprinted with permission from the author and Skyhorse Publishing Inc. So much work had been done to establish Conservation Through Public Health, but I knew it was only just the beginning of the journey to build a model that could change the world. On a flight,…...
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Get to Know Our Global Partners 2022 Year in Review Our 2023 virtual events program kicked off with a 2022 Year in Review. Population Connection staff discussed our newest offerings for K-12 students and educators; explained how we responded to changes in the reproductive rights advocacy landscape; gave an overview…...
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March 13, 2023 | Articles
Review of Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka A species of ape that was predicted to go extinct before the turn of the century now numbers over 1,000 in the wild. Mountain gorillas have made a comeback, welcoming 15 new babies in…...
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Originally published on August 5, 2022, by The New York Times At a time when most Thais avoided discussing safe sex and family planning, Mechai Viravaidya promoted condom use with spectacle and humor, saving millions of lives. Mechai Viravaidya, a former politician and activist who promoted family planning and condom…...
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Many people who are against abortion speak out passionately on behalf of “the unborn.” Their passion seems to dissipate once a fetus is no longer an abstraction, but a living person with needs. Many seem oblivious to the plight of unwanted children, craving love and a fair chance at life.…...
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As I prepare to send this issue of the magazine to the printer, four of my colleagues and one of our board members are in Thailand at the International Conference on Family Planning. They are hosting an exhibit booth each day, talking with conference attendees from the United States and…...
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