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Why do so many evangelical teens become pregnant? This week’s New Yorker tackles this question in the story “Red Sex, Blue Sex,” which draws upon research from the book “Forbidden Fruit” by UT sociologist Mark Regnerus.

“Forbidden Fruit: Sex & Religion in the Lives of American Teenagers,” published last year by Oxford University Press, tells the story of the sexual values and practices of American teenagers, paying particular attention to how participating in organized religion shapes sexual decision making.

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Election Day is finally here! It’s been a long and grueling campaign season, but if you’re still hungry for insight about the important issues facing the nation, check out these three books by faculty members from the Department of Government.

From voter mythology to gender and religion, these books address the gamut of contentious issues from the 2008 presidential election.

“Unconventional Wisdom: Facts and Myths About American Voters” (Oxford University Press, 2008), by Karen Kaufmann, John Petrocik and Daron Shaw.

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