In the face of a very real threat, politicians on the left have taken steps to protect reproductive rights in general, as well
as Planned Parenthood specifically.
Washington (CNN)
As Planned Parenthood endures renewed scrutiny on the 2016 presidential trail, states have taken a closer look at their practices as well.
«As far
as Planned Parenthood is concerned, I'm pro-life, I'm totally against abortion having to do with Planned Parenthood,» the GOP front - runner said on Thursday.
One - hundred and one years ago, the organization now known
as Planned Parenthood began fighting for women's reproductive rights.
Others, such
as Planned Parenthood representative Vontara Colbert, defended the organization for supporting women.
And those of us who volunteer for Planned Parenthood Arizona have the privilege of visiting the Margaret Sanger Health Center, which serves
as Planned Parenthood Arizona's administrative headquarters in Tucson.
The movement she founded would become the organization that we know today
as Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
As Planned Parenthood has done for a century, we at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund will keep fighting until reproductive rights aren't subject to presidential whims.
As Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards said, «This unprecedented and ongoing attack on women's health is out of touch with the needs of millions of women and is deeply unpopular with the American public.
Others choose to volunteer at local community organizations such
as Planned Parenthood or HIV / AIDS related service providers.
New York State went PINK on June 21, 2017
as Planned Parenthood patients and supporters rallied to protect access to our care and oppose Trumpcare.
Forbes: These 24 Employers Commit To Birth Control Coverage
As Planned Parenthood Fights Trump Admin
1947: The medical centers in Chicago are incorporated
as a Planned Parenthood Affiliate and become known as Planned Parenthood Association, Chicago Area (PPACA).
Jefferson City, MO — While upholding the framework of the Teen Health Endangerment law, the Missouri Supreme Court today dramatically limited its reach, ruling that medical professionals, such
as Planned Parenthood and clergy, may provide minors with full information about their reproductive health options.
Nearly 200 youths participate
as Planned Parenthood peer educators.
1986: The Springfield health center, now known
as Planned Parenthood Springfield Area (PPSA), leases a larger building on Washington St.
Specifically, the rule would require that Title X Family Planning Program money could not be withheld from programs such
as Planned Parenthood unless those programs were not delivering the services they promised.
This victory comes
as Planned Parenthood fights to protect and expand access to care across the country in 15 lawsuits the nonprofit has filed since July.
Ryan said those patients could be absorbed by the nation's 1,300 - plus community health centers, which provide the same services
as Planned Parenthood — minus the abortions — at more than 9,000 sites nationwide.
Last week the Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new rule that would prevent states from defunding organizations such
as Planned Parenthood for political reasons.
On June 13, 1932, 23 pioneers in the fight to secure reproductive rights signed the Articles of Association of the Maternal Health Association of Missouri, now known
as Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri
She has over eight years of experience working with Planned Parenthood, where she currently serves
as Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Director of Generation Z.
If you are receiving a lot of mail, chances are you're receiving mail from us (your local Planned Parenthood) as well
as Planned Parenthood's national office.
Local affiliates as well
as Planned Parenthood campus chapters have organized grassroots events to raise awareness of this issue.
More than 140,000 letters were sent to state legislators and calls flooded the governor's office
as Planned Parenthood supporters spoke out against the pending legislation.
This October,
as Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) celebrates Let's Talk Month, I want to encourage parents to assume their role as their children's primary sexuality educator.
She began her work with adolescents
as a Planned Parenthood volunteer, providing health education and mentorship to teenage mothers in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
In 2011, Kansas established a tiered system for dispersing its Title X funding that favors county health departments and other providers that offer more comprehensive medical services, rather than those that specialize in reproductive health, such
as Planned Parenthood.
Even if their real reason for ending funding is because they no longer want to be associated with an organization as politically controversial
as Planned Parenthood — or even if because some of their potential donors want the relationship severed — it is inarguably their right to change course.
Newman is backed by former presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (I — VT), as well as by abortion rights organizations such
as Planned Parenthood, the National Organization of Women, and EMILY's List.
She has the support of Citizens Union, a good government group as well
as Planned Parenthood and The New York City chapter of the National Organization for Women, among others.
On Sunday, activists, advocates, and a variety of New York elected officials gathered at City Hall
as Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood of New York City began to «celebrate turning 100 Years Strong with a press conference to commemorate the opening of the first clinic by Margaret Sanger in 1916 in Brooklyn.»
The bill will also make some non-profits identify large donors, a move the New York Civil Liberties Union worries will discourage people from donating to groups involved in controversial advocacy, such
as Planned Parenthood or gun rights groups.
She has worked in Bay Area clinics such
as Planned Parenthood and the Women's Community Clinic as well as attended births at home and at Marin General and San Francisco General Hospitals.
Places such
as planned parenthood are extremely political, and do not pay taxes.
I have noticed that C and C is trying to position
itself as the Planned Parenthood of death.
«Richards's departure shows that the old strategy is no longer working
as Planned Parenthood faces federal criminal investigation....»
Regardless, we still have places such
as Planned Parenthood who will help those women, so in the end Hobby Lobby has done nothing more that prove they are not worthy of respect.
The protests are about far more than the abortionists» accepting payments for fetal organs — which clearly drew political blood,
as Planned Parenthood just announced it will not accept such compensation going forward.
Not exact matches
«It has the power to influence public debate, mobilize communities, and — most importantly — offer creative solutions to help people receive better care, no matter where they live or who they are,» write Richards and Karp, who believe that the tech industry owes its success to both of its employees
as well
as the communities it serves, whose health needs are often partially met by
Planned Parenthood itself.
Attendees will also be able to donate to
Planned Parenthood through a special fundraising page, which is, of course, available to the general public
as well.
«I will say that of the many shows I do throughout the year, Girls Night In was a singular evening that encouraged women to get together, talk and laugh about the things we go through
as well
as donate some money to
Planned Parenthood.
As executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, a Los Angeles - based lobby group for the porn business, Duke, who previously worked for
Planned Parenthood, leads many of the industry's anti-piracy efforts.
Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch, R - Utah, was asked by reporters Wednesday about
Planned Parenthood funds: «I don't know about that, but it's always a problem
as you know.»
Planned Parenthood claimed computer hackers hindered traffic to its websites on Wednesday, the second cyber attack against the organization this week
as a controversy continues over...
Analysts are eyeing the potential shutdown of the government next week if Republicans use the budget
as a lever to end
Planned Parenthood funding.
But
as soon
as you slap the steak out of someone elses mouth or thrown rocks at a
Planned Parenthood, you have crossed the line in America and you are now the criminal regardless of how you «feel» about it.
Weigel wants to link Griswold to later cases such
as Roe v. Wade (1973),
Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), and Lawrence v. Texas (2003).
Rather, Defund
Planned Parenthood protesters abhor abortion
as a profound violation of human rights, and they believe that the videos released by the Center for Medical Progress prove that
Planned Parenthood harbors a crass and denigrating attitude toward the unborn — hard to dispute.
Too often — not always, but with sufficient frequency that I noticed it — protestors smile broadly
as they pose for photographs in front of
Planned Parenthood clinics or take selfies behind signs that express righteous anger.