Oceans Are Important, and Humans Are Wrecking Them
Saturday, June 8, is World Oceans Day, and precisely because oceans aren’t my area of expertise (my usual lane is more politics, reproductive health and rights, and comic book movies), I volunteered to write the blog post about it. I wasn’t really sure where to start; I had (like, I suspect, a lot of people) […]
We Can End Obstetric Fistula in a Generation
At Population Connection, we believe that everyone, regardless of where in the world they live, should be able to access the quality reproductive health services they need to live healthy lives. Today, on International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, we acknowledge the tragic health and social implications of obstetric fistula, and thank organizations working around […]
Avengers: Endgame and The Snap: Did Thanos Get It Right?
This post contains spoilers for multiple Avengers movies, including Endgame. Seriously, you’ve been warned. We’ve been talking about writing an Avengers: Endgame post for a few weeks now, given the obvious thematic connection to our work on global population growth. We haven’t done it until now because, the internet being what it is, someone will […]
One Mother’s Story and the Devastating Global Gag Rule
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th. Here at Population Connection, we honor mothers every day by working toward a world where they can choose how many children to have, and when to have them, based on what’s best for themselves and their families. For too many women, this level of self-determination isn’t a reality. […]
Celebrating Earth Day with Population Connection
Population Connection members came out in full force to celebrate Earth Day this year—125 volunteers hosted tables at 32 events in 30 cities across 16 states! Local Earth Day celebrations serve as the perfect platform for our dedicated members to reach their communities, fostering awareness about the many environmental and social implications of global population […]
Human Activities Threaten Up to 1 Million Species With Extinction
The UN just presented a teaser of its most comprehensive report on biodiversity since 2005, and the central point it makes is devastating: Up to a million plant and animal species are threatened with extinction, and human activity is to blame. Changes in land and sea use, direct species exploitation, climate change, pollution, and the […]
This Earth Day, Save the Planet: Eat More Plants!
April 22, 2019, will mark the United States’ 49th anniversary of Earth Day—an annual celebration of the planet’s natural beauty and a call to action for environmental conservation. While publications and news reports continue to warn us about the vital importance of governments addressing global climate change, you might be wondering how best to approach […]
State of World Population, 50 Years Ago and Today
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) turns 50 this year. To mark the occasion, the multilateral agency’s annual State of World Population report includes a timeline of the agency’s work and the of events that shaped it into the organization it is today: an organization the United States isn’t funding under the Trump administration. In […]
2019 Capitol Hill Days Is in the Books!
This past weekend, nearly 350 people from all over the country came to Washington, DC, to fight for reproductive rights around the world. The program started on Friday afternoon with a rally outside the White House, where fired up young people chanted slogans and cheered for speakers including Melvine Ouyo, a former reproductive health care […]
World Water Day: Who’s Been Left Behind?
Today, March 22, is World Water Day, and I can’t think of a more important natural resource to celebrate. Our adult bodies contain about 60% water, and babies are about 75% water when they’re first born! Aside from oxygen, water is the thing that will kill us quickest, if we’re deprived of it. That’s why […]
