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Teen Pregnancy, Misunderstoodnew

The real things that cause teens to get pregnant are the exact problems he doesn't want to address— poverty, underfunded education and lack of access to quality, nonjudgmental health care.
Jackson Free Press  |  Laurie Bertram Roberts  |  05-16-2014  |  Children & Families

Overcoming Ableismnew

When my twins were diagnosed with autism at age 2, I did what most parents do: I learned how to advocate for my kids.
Jackson Free Press  |  Laurie Bertram Roberts  |  01-02-2014  |  Commentary

Save People, Not Just Boobiesnew

Every October, almost every company in the country suddenly—and suspiciously—cares about the health of womenfolk and wants to stop breast cancer.
Jackson Free Press  |  Laurie Bertram Roberts  |  10-17-2013  |  Health

The Swimsuit Bodynew

I challenge myself to question the judgments I make about people, including what makes people attractive, and why I think someone should or shouldn't wear something.
Jackson Free Press  |  Laurie Bertram Roberts  |  07-26-2013  |  The War on Women

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