Giant steps backward, baby steps forward. HB 879 passes in NC is first sex ed success

[Horse with no Name]

From a Planned Parenthood email:

Dear xxxxx,

We don't know if it was the 10,000 E-mails you sent, the
thousands of phone calls you made, or the dozens of you who
showed up at the hearings, but one way or another YOU made it
happen!

Today, May 1, the House Health Committee passed HB 879 -- Modify
School Health Education Program!

For the first time in a decade, a bill to bring REAL Sex
Education to North Carolina Students is making progress in the
House. After the meeting we heard reports from the committee
members that they were overwhelmed by the number of phone calls
and E-mails they received in support of this essential
legislation.

THANK YOU for making today a success.

However, today was only the first step in the journey that a
bill takes to become a law. In the coming weeks as this bill is
heard elsewhere, we will need the same support and enthusiasm
you showed for this first hearing! We know you can do it!

What comes next?

Today the health committee referred HB 879 to an Education
Subcommittee, who will review it and make a recommendation to
the House. If the committee's recommendation is favorable, the
full House of Representatives will decide on this bill before
the end of the month.

Some time in the next week we will ask you to contact the
Education Subcommittee. As soon as we find out when this bill is
scheduled, we will ask you to attend. Look for E-mail from us,
and take action whenever and however you can.

House Bill 879 is YOUR Sex Ed bill and you guaranteed its
passage through today's tough health committee meeting. With
your continuing hard work, North Carolina students will almost
surely get the education they need and the information the
deserve to make healthy, lifelong choices about their lives and
their bodies!

[HockeyMom]

1. Planned Parenthood Truck

in the Mall yesterday. It was brightly colored with their name and local telephone number boldly painted on the side. They were parked giving out free information to anyone who wished to stop by looking for information on all matters concerning reproductive questions and services.

I have lived in this town for over 20 years and have never seen this before. This is absolutely GREAT. Don't want until women come to you, GO TO THEM.

Anyone ever see this before?

[Horse with no Name]

2. No but that is fabulous

The kids hang out in the Mall. What a wonderful direct action approach. Nice to know that some organization spends my money wisely.;)