Latinos for Planned Parenthood - Elections and Politics

The stakes have never been higher and the fate of women’s health care is balanced on a razor’s edge. This election cycle, the threat facing our health care has been highlighted at all levels — from the presidential race to state ballot initiatives — and in every fight, Latinas have a lot to lose or gain.  Voter Guide

Right now it is especially critical that Latinos remain informed and involved in the decisions our federal and state representatives are making. We have seen the election of numerous extremists who share an agenda to outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape and incest. Many of these radical opponents of women’s health and rights will not stop there — they also want to completely repeal the historic health care reform law that promises to provide millions of Americans with access to affordable care. This would result in the elimination of vital affordable health care from many of our communities.

What does this mean? It means that Latinas will continue to have a greater percentage of uninsured; be more likely to live in areas with poor access to family planning services; continue to contract HIV at nearly three times the rate of their peers; have the third-highest death rates from cervical cancer; and for approximately one-third, continue to be more likely to not have a regular health care provider.

Planned Parenthood health centers saw more than 630,000 Latinos in 2010, that’s one in every four patients, for a range of preventive services, such as screenings for cancer, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth control, and basic women’s health care, as well as medically accurate sex education. 

Now that you know what’s at stake, what can you do to protect health care for all women? GET UP AND GET INVOLVED! Pledge to vote and make your voice heard on Election Day! 

Who We Are
For nearly 100 years, Planned Parenthood has been the leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate.
 

Latino Champions We Support
The Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses federal candidates who have demonstrated support for women’s access to a full range of comprehensive, reproductive health care services. 

 

Get Involved
Find opportunities to get involved both online and locally!

 

 

Allies Working With Latinos on Progressive Issues
Check out other organizations dedicated to advance the rights and interests of Latinos in the U.S.

 

Resources En Español
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Next Generation Champions
The Planned Parenthood Action Fund encourages and enables younger, diverse, pro-choice candidates to run for office.

 

 

Who We Are

At Planned Parenthood we are committed to the Latino community. Planned Parenthood health centers across the country serve nearly one million Latinos every year, and for many immigrants, our health centers are their first source of health care in the U.S.  Through our Promotoras program, Latinas of various backgrounds educate their communities on the health care services offered by our health centers, including lifesaving cancer screenings and STI testing.  About 82 percent of all our patients receive services to prevent unplanned pregnancies, and we provide over 3.3 million STI tests each year.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund is the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. We work in the streets, in the states, and in Washington, DC, to advance women's reproductive health and rights. A nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization, the Action Fund engages in educational and electoral activity, including legislative advocacy, voter education, and grassroots organizing. With your support, we strive to elect pro-choice candidates at every level and pass laws and policies that support women's health.

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Latino Champions We Support

During federal election years, Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses federal candidates who have demonstrated support for women’s access to a full range of comprehensive, reproductive health care services. Current members of Congress are eligible for endorsement by voting pro-choice on all scored legislation. Candidates running for federal office are eligible for endorsement by submitting a completed 100 percent pro-choice questionnaire. 

Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) - ELECTED

• Congresswoman Roybal-Allard has been a leading champion for women's health for many years, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund commends her unyielding commitment to improving the outcomes in reducing teen pregnancy in minority communities across the U.S.
• She reintroduced legislation to invest in commonsense programs that will help reduce teen pregnancies and develop healthy relationships in African-American, Latino, and other communities with high incidences of unintended and teenage pregnancies.
• She is dedicated to making improved maternal health in the U.S. a high priority, and she introduced legislation that focuses on evidence-based maternity care practices to help achieve the best possible maternity outcomes for mothers and babies.

Other Latino Champions in the House of Representatives

• Xavier Becerra (D-CA) - ELECTED
• Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX) - ELECTED
• Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) - ELECTED
• Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) - ELECTED
• Grace Napolitano (D-CA) - ELECTED
• Ed Pastor (D-AZ) - ELECTED
• Linda Sánchez (D-CA) - ELECTED
• Loretta Sánchez (D-CA) - ELECTED
• Jose Serrano (D-NY) - ELECTED
• Albio Sires (D-NJ) - ELECTED
• Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) - ELECTED

Get Involved

• There are many ways you can get involved and make a difference with Planned Parenthood in your community.
• Follow us on social media and join the conversation.

 

•  Your vote matters. Register to vote today.

ALLIES WORKING WITH LATINOS ON PROGRESSIVE ISSUES

• ¡Democracia Ya!
• Hispanic Federation
• Voto Latino

“United We Win” Campaign

• MALDEF
• Southwest Voter Registration Education Project
• NALEO
• NCLR’s “Make Your Vote Count”