INTACTIVIST OF THE MONTH
DECEMBER 2013: As we head into the holiday season, thoughts turn to giving, to both our friends and loved ones and to our community. Within the intactivist community, generosity from donors is what makes possible the work we do. This month, Intact America is honored to celebrate one such generous donor, Robin Banks Beatty. Read more >>
DOCTORS FROM 17 COUNTRIES TELL AAP TO STOP CIRCUMCISING BABIES
In two important articles—one in the AAP’s own journal Pediatrics, and one in a special issue of the British Journal of Medical Ethics—medical professionals from around the world take the AAP to task for its 2012 report that softened its stance on circumcision. “It has become clear that the AAP is an outlier in the discussion about the efficacy and necessity for male circumcision,” said Georganne Chapin. Read the press release >>
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2013: News from Norway, Israel, Memphis and the Supreme Court's Justice Scalia, and much more. Click here to start receiving our monthly newsletter in your mailbox, a week before it's published on our site! View our newsletter archive.
TELL GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL TO STOP EXPERIMENTING ON BABY BOYS
In an outrageous violation of medical ethics and human rights, "researchers" at a hospital in Cincinnati are circumcising babies to see which of two clamps causes more bleeding and more pain. Sign our letter today demanding that this study be stopped >> Read more about our campaign >> Press release >>
GEORGANNE CHAPIN ON INFANT CIRCUMCISION
Georganne Chapin discusses how she became aware of the movement to end circumcision in an interview with intactivist filmmaker James Loewen. Read more about Georganne >>
THE INTACT AMERICA BLOG
November 24, 2013: "Is Circumcision in America Really “Deeply Religious”?"—Georganne Chapin, Intact America's Executive Director, critiques a recent pro-intact article by an author who self-identifies as "progressive," but in fact still adheres to a common misconception about circumcision and religion. Join the conversation & subscribe >>
LACI GREEN LOVES FORESKIN!
Popular sex educator Laci Greene talks about the functions of the foreskin and delves into the cultural practice of circumcision.
THE CIRCUMCISION DECISION
Trying to decide whether or not to circumcise your child? Watch this informative video featuring radio personality Dr. Dean Edell, intactivist Marilyn Milos RN, comedians Penn & Teller, and others to learn more about the important questions parents are facing today. You can also find out more here.
