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Hey hey hey! Before we close the door here at Facebook full-stop, we wanted to let you know that we launched a whole new site, from wall to wall, this week! We've been working hard at this for just over a year now, and are thrilled to finally be able to share it with everyone.l

You can check it out right this very second at www.scarleteen.com!

"Aftyn Behn hoped that this would be the year the Tennessee legislature was free of bills related to the anti-abortion movement. Since it is now illegal to terminate pregnancies in the state, the Democrat figured her Republican counterparts in the Tennessee House would concentrate their efforts on causes other than restricting reproductive rights.

But she was mistaken: The House on March 18 passed the “Baby Olivia Act,” which gives public schools the greenlight to screen a fetal development video produced by a controversial anti-abortion group. On Wednesday, the bill made it out of the Tennessee Senate Education committee, which has recommended that the Senate pass it as well. "

Is ‘Baby Olivia’ headed to a school near you? Bills in several states would allow screenings of fetal development video. The three-minute computer-generated video, created by an anti-abortion group, has drawn concern from major medical organizations and sparked controversy in state legislatures in Iowa, Tennessee and elsewhere.

The more we learn of Nex Benedict's death, the more heartbroken we become. Our thoughts are with their family, and with everyone in our community grieving today.

To any young folks who need support in the wake of this, our direct services are always here for you❤️

"To me, it wasn't controversial. It's what every child has a right to know."

Take a few minutes to listen to this interview with Robie Harris, the ground-breaking s*x educator and author who passed away last month.

Robie Harris, who wrote an often-banned book about s*xuality for kids, dies at 83 Robie Harris' book about s*xuality for kids called It's Perfectly Normal was often banned, but has sold more than a million copies. Harris died last month at 83 years old.

Chicago! Women & Children First Bookstore is hosting the amazing Emily Nagoski in conversation with our founder and co-director, Heather Corinna, to celebrate the release of "Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connection." This ticketed, off-site event will be held on Thursday, February 29 as a benefit for Scarleteen! You can find tickets and details here: https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/site-event-come-together-emily-nagoski