Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Conservative Parents Are Protesting California's 'Obscene' Sex Ed Overhaul

Conservative Parents Are Protesting California's 'Obscene' Sex Ed Overhaul
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images

Sexual education in schools has often been a hot button topic.

This has been the case again recently in California, where the state is in the process of overhauling their sex education curriculum to be more comprehensive and include topics such as gender identity, masturbation and healthy sex practices (including education for LGBTQ+ high school students).


Hundreds of people gathered in Sacramento to protest the changes to California's sex education curriculum and the requirements it would place on schools to educate students.

One mother even went so far as to say she would pull her children from school if the changes were implemented.

Patricia Reyes, of Anaheim Hills, told CBS News:

"It's just scary what they are going to be teaching. It's pornography."
"If this continues, I'm not sending them to school."

Many more conservative people insist that abstinence-only education (recently rebranded as "sexual risk avoidance") is sufficient to prevent pregnancy and the spread of STIs among teens.

Multiple studies have found this to not be the case, however.

One such study published in PLOS One in 2011 actually found that there is a positive correlation between abstinence-only education and increased teen pregnancy and birth rates.

"abstinence education in the U.S. does not cause abstinence behavior. To the contrary, teens in states that prescribe more abstinence education are actually more likely to become pregnant."

Turns out what you don't know can hurt you.

Many Californians do support the changes, though.

The communications director for Equality California, Samuel Garret-Pate, spoke with USA Today about the need for a more comprehensive education.

"Too often LGBTQ students in particular don't receive information during sex education that teaches them about healthy practices."
"There is nothing obscene about providing accurate and comprehensive information to students at an age-appropriate level about how to have safe sex."

Support for the changes on social media were mixed as well.

Many supported the move towards more comprehensive education.


However, rather than actually learning about the changes, many people chose to simply condemn them.

Insinuating that schools were indoctrinating or brainwashing kids into being LGBTQ+ was an unfortunate theme.




Calling the guidelines "perverted" was also common.


Research has shown that a more comprehensive approach to sex education is the best way to prevent teen pregnancies and the spread of STIs which also leads to fewer abortions.

Despite documented facts, however, most "pro-life" conservatives are also anti comprehensive sex education. Conservatives tout the abstinence only option, well documented to lead to the maximum unwanted teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections/diseases.

These changes to the curriculum could go a long way toward informing students and helping them make safe choices when it comes to sex.

For some, that choice may end up being abstinence. Not everyone educated about sex is required to have it despite conservative perceptions.

And for others who do have sex, they deserve to have the knowledge to protect themselves and their partners.

More from News/lgbtq

Donald Trump; Superman (2025) poster
Joe Raedle/Getty Images; Warner Bros. Pictures

White House Blasted After Portraying Trump As Superman In Bonkers Poster Mock-up

The White House was mercilessly mocked online after it posted a revised poster for the latest Superman film that features President Donald Trump as the Man of Steel.

The latest big screen adaptation of the famed superhero comic, Superman, was directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as the titular superhero, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film has received positive reviews and has already made an estimated $2.8 million from Tuesday previews for a total $21 million, including Thursday previews.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot of Charlie Kirk
Real America's Voice

MAGA Influencer Charlie Kirk Called Out After Blaming DEI For High Death Toll In Texas Flooding Disaster

Turning Point USA founder and MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk was harshly criticized after he claimed the death toll in the flash floods that have devastated central Texas "would not have been as high if it wasn't for DEI," ridiculously suggesting that principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion were responsible.

Kirk's comments are reflective of President Donald Trump’s broader push to dismantle federal programs focused on diversity and inclusion—part of what he pledged in his inaugural address would be a campaign to stop attempts to “socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life.”

Keep ReadingShow less

People Reveal The Dark Secrets They Discovered About Someone After They Died

Sometimes you never know who someone is until they're gone.

Everyone has their secrets.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot of Jesse Watters; Hakeem Jeffries
Fox News; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Jesse Watters Pathetically Tries To Burn Hakeem Jeffries With Bizarre 'Rule For Men' Rant

Fox News personality Jesse Watters was widely mocked after he criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for having recently shared a photo of himself on Instagram that appeared to be digitally altered—with the bench he was leaning against noticeably warped around his hips.

You can see Jeffries' photo below.

Keep ReadingShow less
Snoop Dogg
Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images

Snoop Dogg's Puppy Instagram Breaks Internet

Snoop Dogg introduced his fans to the newest little bow-wow in his household, a puppy named Baby Boy Broadus.

The adorable small tan French bulldog made his debut on the rapper’s Instagram account on June 28th, sporting a Louis Vuitton leash and chewing on his owner’s Death Row Jacket.

Keep ReadingShow less