Sentences with phrase «for access to birth control»

«It is unbelievable that in the year 2012 we have to fight for access to birth control,» says Planned Parenthood.

«As we celebrate today, we know that the battle for access to birth control is not over,» PPFA Interim President Karen Pearl said.

«It is unbelievable that in the year 2012 we have to fight for access to birth control.

«It's appalling that we still have to fight for access to birth control in 2013.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office on Friday announced a coalition of state AGs from around the country had filed an injunction to block the Trump administration's rule change for access to birth control.

Not exact matches

The religious among us keep trying to chip away at the separation of church and state by making people recite the pledge of allegiance with the God clause, installing religious symbols and displays on public property, holding prayer breakfasts for politicians, berating the removal of prayer in public schools, trying to pass laws limiting women's access to birth control, and trying to get an amendment passed outlawing abortion (since in their view God creates a soul the moment a sperm enters an egg).

Proponents for an individual's reproductive rights support data suggesting comprehensive sex education and birth control reduce abortion rates when young people have access to them.

All women should have equal access to birth control for whatever reason they need it or want it.

The response of the last government was essentially more of the same: earlier and more detailed sex education, family planning clinics in schools, promotion of emergency birth control (otherwise known as the «morning after pill») easier access to abortion, all without the need for parental consent even in the case of underage girls.

No one is mandating that Catholics (or anyone) has to actually be on birth control, it is only mandated for employers to «offer access» to a health plan that covers it.

No one is being denied access to birth control or abortions, it's a question of who should have to pay for it.

I try not to put too much pressure on myself to speak up as the token «Christian feminist» on issues like these, but after reading multiple blog posts and articles this week from Christian men about women and contraception, I decided to add my two cents as a pro-life woman of faith who supports affordable access to birth control for women.

As a politically active feminist and a mother myself, I believe her time and ability to command editorial space in The Wall Street Journal would be far better spent opining about things like the need for better family leave and health care policies, improved access to birth control and higher education and affordable child care for working mothers rather than whether Angelina Jolie plans to adopt again or how long my friends plan to breastfeed their babies.

On Thursday, Mark - Viverito said the City Council plans to push a measure to guarantee free birth control to New Yorkers who currently are not eligible for free access under their health insurance plans.

They also said that they want open access to safe, legal and affordable abortion and birth control for all people.

«The Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act will ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the birth control method they need to stay healthy and effectively plan for their future — no matter what happens in Congress.»

They demand Schumer stand up for liberal issues like expanding healthcare, immigrant rights, access to birth control and abortion, LGBTQ rights, environmental concerns and labor laws.

«The Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act will ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the birth control method they need to stay healthy and effectively plan for their future, no matter what happens in Congress,» Schneiderman said.

Most said they supported Weprin over Republican candidate Bob Turner because of Weprin's support for abortion rights and access to birth control.

In order for you to be able to give birth, have control over urine and bowel movements, be able to participate fully (and comfortably) with sexuality, you need to be able to access the floor's full range of motion.

Let's make this movie a must - see for all girls and women who need access to safe and effective birth control!

In Oregon, the new law took effect on January 1, and provides access to hormonal birth control — including pills and patches — for woman age 18 or older.

Moynihan, believing that the «pathologies» troubling black families were deep, interrelated, and complicated, privately favored a range of solutions, including greater access to birth control, generous family allowances such as those available in Western European democracies, and (mainly for males) substantial public - works programs.

Bailey finds that the increased availability and lower costs of family planning in the 1960s and 1970s produced a 2 - to 3 - percent increase in family income for all of the children in an affected cohort, and perhaps a 20 - to 30 - percent gain for those children who benefited most directly from their parents» greater access to birth control.

And recent research has resulted in renewed coverage of the notion that one of the cheapest ways to curb emissions in coming decades would be to provide access to birth control for tens of millions of women around the world who say they desire it.

If you want to learn more, I suggest paying less attention to activist newsletters and instead read an invaluable discussion of the research and rhetoric on access to family planning accompanying «Is there an «unmet need» for birth control,» a 2011 blog post by Berk Ozler, a World Bank development economist.

We object to the continued funding of fiscally irresponsible abstinence - only programs that have been proven ineffective, while ignoring calls for increased funding for the programs that have been proven to work and help millions of women across the country get access to basic health care, including affordable birth control.

In the previous legislative session, there were many bad bills that negatively affect access to birth control (HB2625), funding for family planning (HB2800), abortion (HB2036), and unbiased information about unintended pregnancies in public schools (SB1009).

At NARAL Pro-Choice California, we're fighting to make sure every woman has access to affordable birth control that is right for her — no matter where she lives, where she works or how much money she makes — so she can control her own future.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey is celebrating that New Jersey women are one vote closer to increased access to birth control after an Assembly vote on legislation requiring insurance companies to cover costs for dispensing up to six months of contraceptives at one time.

The 18th district is currently represented in the Senate by Jeff Dial, whose voting record belies a lack of support for contraception access — his vote for HB 2599 helped lay the groundwork to deny state Medicaid recipients the right to receive preventive health care and birth control from Planned Parenthood — as well as his opposition to abortion — as illustrated by his vote in favor of SB 1324, which put severe restrictions around the use of medication abortion, which don't even comply with FDA regulations.

Women are also seeing less access to contraceptives — all claims for birth control (LARC, injection, pills, and condoms) dropped from 2011 to 2013.

Patients can receive information about the kind of birth control that's best for their lives, as well as direct access to affordable birth control.

The bill would also block access to birth control, cancer screenings, STD tests and other care for the more than 5,500 Title X patients and nearly 2,000 Medicaid patients served by Planned Parenthood in Florida.

This decision is grounded in sound medical science and health policy and protects access to affordable birth control for millions of women, including women who are employed by a religiously affiliated hospital, university, or other religiously affiliated organization that serves the broader public.

Patients can receive information about the kind of birth control that's best for them, as well as direct access to affordable birth control.

PPIN, represented by attorneys with the ACLU of Indiana and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, filed suit to protect health care access for the Hoosiers who utilize preventive health services, including lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control, well - woman exams and STD prevention and treatment, at its health centers across Indiana.

«With as many as 750,000 teens becoming pregnant each year, it is time for all of us to take action and ensure our young people have information on and access to affordable birth control, including emergency contraception,» Richards said.

«Doctors and public health experts agree that increased access to birth control is not only one of the best ways to prevent unintended pregnancies, it also improves health outcomes for women and their families,» said Richards.

In addition, Planned Parenthood advocates on Capitol Hill, as well as in state legislatures across the country, for increasing access to affordable birth control and promoting women's health.

Anyone who wants to decrease the number of abortions in the United States should join with Planned Parenthood in ensuring that women and families have access to family planning and birth control, the best way to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and reduce the need for abortion.

If we let Donald Trump and Mike Pence into the White House, they will block patients from accessing care at Planned Parenthood, ban abortion, punish women and doctors for abortion, roll back insurance coverage for birth control and other lifesaving care, allow businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ people, and more.

«We applaud Congressman Joseph Crowley for introducing the Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, which will improve access to affordable birth control for millions of women,» said Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of AmAccess Act, which will improve access to affordable birth control for millions of women,» said Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of Amaccess to affordable birth control for millions of women,» said Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

«Tens of thousands of Texan women enrolled in the Women's Health Program rely on Planned Parenthood for lifesaving cancer screenings, annual exams, and access to birth control.

By coming to us for care and getting your birth control directly through Planned Parenthood, you help us fulfill our mission and resist against limits to sexual health care access.

Each day, we organize and mobilize to protect that freedom by fighting for access to abortion care, birth control, paid parental leave and protections from pregnancy discrimination.

«EC is safe and effective and provides women with an important second chance to prevent unintended pregnancy, and women need timely access to it,» said PPFA Vice President for Medical Affairs Vanessa Cullins, M.D. «Women can always turn to Planned Parenthood for EC and all their birth control options.»

As the benefits for women's preventive care continue to roll out, millions of women will gain access to basic preventive care at no cost, including birth control, cancer screenings, well - woman exams, and screenings for diabetes and high blood pressure.

«In the face of a relentless assault on women's health, including access to birth control, the Obama administration preserves funding for an essential public health program, the national family planning program,» said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Birth control access has been a gamechanger for women to help build strong companies, a strong economy, and strong families.