June 1, 2020 | Article
I know I am “preaching to the choir,” but I just read a disturbing article in Scientific American* relating the emergence of the virus responsible for COVID-19 to habitat destruction. I felt compelled to share this with someone who might understand, and who other than your organization. What was almost…...
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022 | Article
The right to abortion across the United States is likely in its final season, after a half-century of being established precedent. In June of this year, the Supreme Court is expected to rule in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the case that could overturn Roe v. Wade or degrade…...
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August 31, 2020 | Article
As our country contends with its hideously violent and unjust history (and present, as recent incidents illuminate) toward Black people, we should also be examining our national attitude toward equity and inclusion abroad—especially in the poorest countries on earth, most of which happen to be located in sub-Saharan Africa. —Equity…...
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May 18, 2018 | Post
This post is the first in a series exploring the role of population issues in international development. Personal freedom. Autonomy. The ability to choose your path in life, and to harness the power of self-expression. Some would argue that these principles are human rights – inherent to human existence. In…...
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June 1, 2020 | Article
Middy Streeter & Paula Grande Middy Streeter & Paula Grande World travelers and Population Connection members since the ’90s, Middy and Paula love volunteering at events like Earth Day, where they get an opportunity to talk to the public about human impacts on our environment. Here’s what they said about…...
Read MoreDecember 13, 2021 | Article
As each year draws to a close, there’s a lot lawmakers want to get done before time runs out. This year is no exception, with some things moving faster than others. Appropriations Process Stalls The Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations process continues to move forward, albeit at a lurching pace. As…...
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July 25, 2022 | Post
July 28, 2022, is Earth Overshoot Day, the day on which we’ve exceeded our planet’s resource budget for the entire year. With our planetary overshoot getting progressively worse since Earth Overshoot Day first began more than 50 years ago, we’re running out of time to avert irreversible environmental damage and…...
Read MoreJune 21, 2022 | Article
Thank you for your article “Studying Our Stuff: Life Cycle Analysis Activities for Grades 6-12.” The activities are timely and educational. Most people, not just school children, are not aware of or choose not to think about where stuff comes from or where it goes. By learning about “stuff” they…...
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July 25, 2022 | Page
Population Connection, whose mission is to educate young people and advocate progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by Earth’s resources, is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), since they are fundamental to our work. In order to achieve…...
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August 8, 2022 | Post
There are many female contraceptives to choose from, yet only two male options: condoms and vasectomy. Expanding male contraception methods could help reduce unintended pregnancies, which still account for almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. and globally. So why are we still waiting for a male pill?1 With…...
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