Senator Murray Applauds Komen Reversal, Asks for Vigilance in Defense of Women’s Health

Senator Murray Applauds Komen Reversal, Asks for Vigilance in Defense of Women’s Health

Friday, February 3, Patty Murray made an appearance at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest’s offices in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, planned in advance of news that Susan G. Komen For the Cure would reverse its decision to defund grants awarded to Planned Parenthood.

Flanked by PPGN CEO Chris Charbonneau and a board member who denounced this latest attempt at “bullying” Planned Parenthood, Murray expressed delight at the news of the reversal, tempered by the need, she said, to remain “vigilant.” Continue reading Senator Murray Applauds Komen Reversal, Asks for Vigilance in Defense of Women’s Health

Good Sex, Bad Sex 2011

Good Sex, Bad Sex 2011

‘Tis the season of year end highlight lists. I’ve already shared my food highlights, but this food-writer-by-day and sex-educator-by-night (or something like that) has been thinking about the year in sex. With a look at the national scene and a little local (and also a food-flavored) finish, here are some highlights of the political and cultural climate related to sex for 2011, along with a couple of toy recommendations to take you into 2012. Continue reading Good Sex, Bad Sex 2011