Conservatives say liberalized access to contraceptives and sex education in the schools have led to more unprotected teen sex and teen births. But let’s look at the evidence.

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Conservatives say liberalized access to contraceptives and sex education in the schools have led to more unprotected teen sex and teen births. But let’s look at the evidence.