Although there can never be a “right” way to advertise for emergency contraception, an advertisement by a British sexual health clinic could not have gotten it more wrong by featuring a sky-high stiletto and tube of lipstick alongside a pink pacifier while asking the question, “Would you give up this for this?”
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Emergency Contraception Fails To Reduce Pregnancy Rates
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In spite of the trendy commercials encouraging women to keep a supply of emergency contraception on hand, a new study has found that ready availability of the pills does nothing to reduce pregnancy rates.
Controversial Ads Feature Young Catholics Pushing Emergency Contraception
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A group calling itself “the new generation of Catholics” teamed up with a family planning business in Wisconsin to produce misleading ads encouraging young Catholics to be “true to their conscience” and keep a supply of emergency contraception on hand.
Court Orders FDA to Dispense Plan B to Minors
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A U.S. District Court has ruled that 17 year old girls should have unrestricted access to Plan B, also known as “emergency contraception.” The ruling overrides the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirement that minors obtain a prescription for the potentially dangerous drug. Under the pro-abortion Obama administration, the FDA is not expected to appeal the ruling.
