Juneteenth: What It Is, and Why We Commemorate It
Juneteenth celebrates the humanity of Black people and the community's indomitable spirit. It is also a time for rest, reflection and solidarity.
3 Ways You Can Take Action for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Right Now
The Biden-Harris administration racked up many important accomplishments for sexual and reproductive health in its first 100 days. But we’re just getting started. Here are three easy ways you can take action to reclaim what’s rightfully ours.
Speak Up Now: Tell the Biden-Harris Administration to Repeal the Destructive Title X Gag Rule
Under the Trump administration, a dangerous regulation made health care more difficult to access for patients with low incomes. It’s time for this rule to end.
Register to Vote
You have power — and you have a voice. Make sure you’re ready to use them in this election.
Finally! The American Rescue Plan Act Is Law. Here’s How It Will Help You.
You’ve done your part for the last year — and now people in the United States and around the world are about to receive the relief we’ve fought for. This is why elections matter.
The Senate Must Confirm Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services — Right Away
Most of Becerra’s career has focused on defending and expanding health care access. His skills and experience can begin to undo the damage of the Trump years and help build a better future
Black Women Have Championed Voting Rights Throughout American History — As Suffragists, Freedom Riders, and Trailblazers
Institutions built on systemic racism have whitewashed America’s voting rights history.
Defunding the Police: What it Means and Why Planned Parenthood Supports It
Planned Parenthood — in solidarity with patients, staff, and supporters — stands with the Movement for Black Lives’ call to defund the police. Defunding the police means investing less in militarizing police forces and investing more in community-based solutions, education, and health care.
Why Racism Is a Public Health Issue
Public health is built on the principle of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. Police violence is antithetical to that mission.
Tennessee Legislature Passes Sweeping Abortion Ban in the Middle of the Night
Politicians used police force to keep the public out of the state legislature. Now, Tennessee is set to be the first state to enact an abortion ban since start of coronavirus in the United States.
Victory for Missourians: Abortion Services Protected in Missouri
Missouri has only one health center with a license to provide abortion, and that license hads been wrongfully withheld — until now.
