The problem is rarely addressed by teachers. But sexual assault among students is endemic, says New Hampshire Rep. Debra Altschiller. “We think that schools are the best place to reach the most children to talk about personal body safety,” said Altschiller, a Stratham Democrat. “And that is their right. They have the right to be […]
When Keene-based prevention educator Katrina Nugent teaches middle and high schoolers about consent, she often uses the example of a basketball game.If you want to play a game of basketball, you wouldn’t start by throwing the ball at your friend’s.
Health education in public schools would be required to include age-appropriate instruction in the meaning of consent, respect for personal boundaries and sexual violence prevention under legislation introduced by Democratic Rep. Amanda Elizabeth Toll.
A bumper sticker autographed by controversial ultra-conservative U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia was pulled Tuesday from a silent auction planned to be held during a major Republican fundraiser this weekend.
Republicans put forward more abortion-related bills
Published: 2/10/2021 12:40:56 PM
Lawmakers heard two bills Wednesday morning that would prevent the use of taxpayer dollars for abortion.
The bills, HB-434 and HB 596, are just the most recent pieces of legislation attempting to limit abortion access. Earlier this week, lawmakers heard several bills that would criminalize abortion, prohibit late-term abortions and remove restrictions on picketing outside abortion clinics.
Vanessa Sheehan, a Milford Republican and the primary sponsor of HB-434, said her bill would merely codify a practice that has existed for years. The state’s budget has prohibited public funding for abortions for years.