“Senate Bill 5395 does not promote sexual activity among tweens and teens but presents them with factually based information in a manner appropriate to their age.” ...
Time is right for Washington’s new sex education law. If parents don’t like it? Two words: Opt out
"It’s about time fact-based sex ed became available for all Washington students, especially because the new law focuses on teaching kids how to recognize predatory and abusive behavior, learn about affirmative consent and deter sexual harassment" ...
Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education
“Some opponents seem so fixated on the word “sexual” that they exaggerate its emphasis in the curriculum, with one group going so far as to call the legislation “SeXXX Ed” in an obvious effort to spur outrage. But if any word deserves additional emphasis, ...
OPINION: Sex ed must be taught earlier
"By not passing this bill, we ignore the rights of parents to effectively prosecute child molesters, the right of teenagers to help their friends who have been raped and the rights of the public to a healthy youth free of STDs and pregnancy." ...
A Letter from NARAL Interim Executive Director in Response to COVID-19
I hope this message finds you and yours well. Like so many of us in Washington State responding to Covid-19; I am writing to you from home today, with my children and my husband. At our house, we are talking about how we can practice personal ...
Lift up new moms and their babies by extending 'Apple Health for Pregnant Woman' to one year postpartum
"More needs to be done to truly solve the maternal mortality crisis. Extending postpartum coverage would be a first step in the right direction. We can show we value the lives of those who have given birth by providing them health-care coverage for a full ...
2019 Choice Newsletter!
From passing pro-choice resolutions in city councils to passing critical reproductive healthcare legislation, we have made many strides towards reproductive freedom for all in Washington this year. Learn more about the upcoming abortion rights case ...
NARAL Supports Washington State in Narrow Pro-Choice Majority, Criticizes State for Limited Representation
"NARAL Pro-Choice Washington said on its website that the organization was “incredibly disappointed to see House Democratic Leadership hide immigrant communities in the shadows instead of protecting them in statute.” ...
Congresswoman DelBene Joins NARAL in Supporting Women's Health Protection Act
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) joined Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and MomsRising in support of the Women’s Health Protection Act at a press conference Tuesday. ...
There Is More Work To Be Done: NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Pushes for Greater Reproductive Freedom
But that doesn’t mean we don’t continue to face our own challenges. As a board member of NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, I watched in vain while our staff fought to strengthen our sex education laws (SB 5395, HB 1407) and pass more protections for patient ...
