6 Ways Biden Has Protected Our Health and Rights in His First 100 Days in Office
When they were sworn in, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris promised to strengthen the federal pandemic response, overturn the harmful policies of the previous administration, and advance our health and rights. Here’s what they’ve delivered.
700 Texans Hold 10-hour “Citizen Filibuster” to Protest Extreme Anti-Women’s Health Bill
Governor Rick Perry, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, and their anti-women’s health cohorts are using the special legislative session to fast-track legislation designed to dramatically restrict access to safe and legal abortion in Texas, but Texans aren’t letting them pass it without a fight.
June 21, 2013
Time for Politicians to Stop Playing Doctor. We’re Revoking Your “Gynotician” License
When was the last time you asked a politician for medical advice? We’re guessing never—but that hasn’t stopped a number of out-of-touch politicians from trying to get involved in the personal and private medical decisions best left up to a woman, her faith, and her family.
June 19, 2013
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House Republicans Name Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn as Manager of 20-Week Ban
The House Republicans, ignoring public opinion and good policy,have steadfastly moved forward with a bill that would ban abortion nationally after 20 weeks. But a funny thing happened on the way to the floor.
June 18, 2013
Republicans Speak Out Against Franks' 20-week Ban
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks’ 20-week nationwide abortion ban is going to be up for a vote next week, and a number of Republicans are speaking out against this extreme and blatantly unconstitutional legislation that continues to play to the fringes of the party while further alienating women across the country.
June 14, 2013
Cecile Richards on the Rachel Maddow Show Discusses Attacks on Women's Health
Last night, Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards joined MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow to discuss the attacks on women’s health both in Congress and in the states. From the 20-week nationwide ban on abortion introduced by Arizona Congressman Trent Franks to the extreme Iowa bill forcing the Governor to certify when an abortion is ‘medically necessary’, women’s health is under attack.
June 12, 2013
18 Birth Control Bosses Trying to Sue in Affordable Care Act Lawsuit
As of today, 18 for-profit companies have filed lawsuits to earn the right to deny women access to birth control with no co-pay.
June 11, 2013
Obama Administration Announces Expanded Access to Emergency Contraception
Great news! Yesterday, the Obama administration announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will comply with a federal judge’s order to make emergency contraception available over the counter, for all women, with no age restrictions. This is a major victory for women’s health—and for expanding access to birth control!
June 11, 2013
Access to Health Care Shouldn’t Depend on Your Zip Code
On Tuesday, Governor Jack Dalrymple signed a six-week abortion ban, which effectively outlaws abortion in the state. The law is plainly unconstitutional...
June 11, 2013
Good News: Judge Rules To Make "Morning-After Pill" More Accessible
A federal judge ruled that emergency contraception, known as the morning-after pill, must be available over the counter, without any age restrictions. This is a major victory for women of all ages.
June 11, 2013