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Swan song: Sex in the Suburbs signs off

Opinion

Swan song: Sex in the Suburbs signs off

Whether you are saddened by this news or jumping for joy, I’ll still be around, doing what I…

Either/or: The dangers of binary thinking

Opinion

Either/or: The dangers of binary thinking

It’s past time to recognize that there are more than two genders — there are multiple cultures where…

The ‘P’ word

Opinion

The ‘P’ word

Failing to communicate well in a relationship about sexual behavior can end up leading to disappointment, shame, exploitation,…

Pro what exactly?

Opinion

Pro what exactly?

If we are truly pro-life, we should be voting overwhelmingly for affordable health care, affordable child care and…

Sex ed bill: Fact or fiction

Opinion

Sex ed bill: Fact or fiction

If we can provide this education for those who need it, it is our responsibility to do so…

Supporting gender equality

Opinion

Supporting gender equality

“Mansplaining” happens when a man explains something, usually to a woman, in a way that is patronizing.

Condoms and education save lives

Opinion

Condoms and education save lives

It’s also about chipping away at the persistent shame around sexual behavior that leads to real harm.

Top 10 hopes for 2019

Opinion

Top 10 hopes for 2019

I hope that the efforts to create support for LGBTQ parents in Federal Way thrive.

Give the gift of gender neutrality

Opinion

Give the gift of gender neutrality

There are real consequences to gender stereotypes.

Consent education starts at home

Opinion

Consent education starts at home

What are your rules about showing affection to relatives?

#BelieveSurvivors

Opinion

#BelieveSurvivors

Less than 8 percent of all sexual assault reports are false.

Kids are dying to learn about sexuality

Opinion

Kids are dying to learn about sexuality

School should not be a place where lives are threatened, whether by gun violence, or by ignorant and…

Summer sensuality in Federal Way

Opinion

Summer sensuality in Federal Way

As the summer begins to wind down, I want to encourage us all to take a moment and…

Sexual harassment: Another one bites the dust

Opinion

Sexual harassment: Another one bites the dust

As I began to write an opinion piece earlier this summer, the internet was blowing up with the…

Fake apologies imply our kids’ safety is for sale

Opinion

Fake apologies imply our kids’ safety is for sale

Here’s a pet peeve of mine: fake apologies.

From Federal Way to Africa: Universal fears about sexuality

Opinion

From Federal Way to Africa: Universal fears about sexuality

I recently had the privilege of being invited to visit a country in Africa to lead a comprehensive…

Amy Johnson: Dear survivors of sexual assault in Federal Way

Opinion

Amy Johnson: Dear survivors of sexual assault in Federal Way

Dear Survivors,

Highlighting real women

Opinion

Highlighting real women

Dear Mattel and moms concerned about role models for your daughters,

Why we need condoms in Federal Way high schools

Opinion

Why we need condoms in Federal Way high schools

February is National Condom Month, and I’m celebrating this year by outlining my top five reasons why we…

Consent 2.0

Opinion

Consent 2.0

Johnson: conversations about consent, dealing with rejection need to happen repeatedly.