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    Articles by Amy Johnson
    Swan song: Sex in the Suburbs signs off
    Swan song: Sex in the Suburbs signs off
    By Amy Johnson • November 7, 2019 2:29 pm

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

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    Either/or: The dangers of binary thinking
    Either/or: The dangers of binary thinking
    By Amy Johnson • September 9, 2019 10:00 am

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

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    The ‘P’ word
    The ‘P’ word
    By Amy Johnson • July 31, 2019 9:30 am

    Failing to communicate well in a relationship about sexual behavior can end up leading to disappointment, shame, exploitation, coercion and even assault.

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    Pro what exactly?
    Pro what exactly?
    By Amy Johnson • June 4, 2019 2:05 pm

    If we are truly pro-life, we should be voting overwhelmingly for affordable health care, affordable child care and an increase in minimum wage.

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    Sex ed bill: Fact or fiction
    Sex ed bill: Fact or fiction
    By Amy Johnson • April 15, 2019 1:40 pm

    If we can provide this education for those who need it, it is our responsibility to do so — in our schools, in our churches and anywhere else we can promote respect and inclusion.

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    Supporting gender equality
    Supporting gender equality
    By Amy Johnson • April 1, 2019 2:30 pm

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

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    Condoms and education save lives
    Condoms and education save lives
    By Amy Johnson • February 22, 2019 10:00 am

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

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    Top 10 hopes for 2019
    Top 10 hopes for 2019
    By Amy Johnson • January 17, 2019 4:00 pm

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

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    Give the gift of gender neutrality
    Give the gift of gender neutrality
    By Amy Johnson • December 15, 2018 6:30 am

    There are real consequences to gender stereotypes.

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    Consent education starts at home
    Consent education starts at home
    By Amy Johnson • December 1, 2018 9:30 am

    What are your rules about showing affection to relatives?

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    #BelieveSurvivors
    #BelieveSurvivors
    By Amy Johnson • October 23, 2018 7:30 am

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

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    Kids are dying to learn about sexuality
    Kids are dying to learn about sexuality
    By Amy Johnson • September 7, 2018 1:30 am

    School should not be a place where lives are threatened, whether by gun violence, or by ignorant and vitriolic bullying that contributes to suicide.

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    Summer sensuality in Federal Way
    Summer sensuality in Federal Way
    By Amy Johnson • August 23, 2018 5:35 pm

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

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    Sexual harassment: Another one bites the dust
    Sexual harassment: Another one bites the dust
    By Amy Johnson • July 29, 2018 5:25 am

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

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    Fake apologies imply our kids’ safety is for sale
    Fake apologies imply our kids’ safety is for...
    By Amy Johnson • July 1, 2018 5:25 am

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

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    From Federal Way to Africa: Universal fears about sexuality
    From Federal Way to Africa: Universal fears about...
    By Amy Johnson • May 20, 2018 5:30 am

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

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    Amy Johnson: Dear survivors of sexual assault in Federal Way
    Amy Johnson: Dear survivors of sexual assault in...
    By Amy Johnson • April 29, 2018 6:30 am

    Dear Survivors,

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    Highlighting real women
    Highlighting real women
    By Amy Johnson • March 31, 2018 5:30 am

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

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    Why we need condoms in Federal Way high schools
    Why we need condoms in Federal Way high...
    By Amy Johnson • February 16, 2018 1:25 pm

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

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    Consent 2.0
    Consent 2.0
    By Amy Johnson • January 28, 2018 5:30 am

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

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    My interview with a holiday icon
    My interview with a holiday icon
    By Amy Johnson • December 17, 2017 5:30 am

    It’s December, and time for our holiday-themed Sex in the Suburbs article.

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    The intersection of HIV stigma and hope | Sex in the Suburbs
    The intersection of HIV stigma and hope |...
    By Amy Johnson • November 21, 2017 3:20 pm

    Stigma kills.

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    #MeToo | Sex in the Suburbs
    #MeToo | Sex in the Suburbs
    By Amy Johnson • November 6, 2017 6:30 am

    #MeToo.

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