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What is Trump's "Gag Rule?”

It would prohibit doctors, nurses, and hospitals across the country from being able to refer their patients for safe, legal abortion.

Happy 5th Anniversary, Obamacare!

5 years ago, Congress enacted the single biggest advance for women’s health in generations: the Affordable Care Act. In those five years, the ACA has brought affordable health care to about 25.5 million Americans. But it didn't happen by magic.

March 23, 2015

6 Stories that Show What We Value in the Fight for Women’s Health and Rights

We at Planned Parenthood believe these six basic rights are central to freedom and opportunity for women and their families. To see why we value these basic principles, hear from the men and women who are impacted when the people in power ignore them.

Jan. 9, 2015

Four Fun Facts: Why Recent Over-the-Counter Birth Control Proposals are Really Underhanded

Politicians’ plan would replace current benefits — full insurance coverage for all FDA-approved prescription birth control methods — with over-the-counter access to the pill only.

Sept. 8, 2014

Happy 2-Year Anniversary, Birth Control Benefit! Too Bad Politicians Keep Trying to Break Us Up.

Starting two years ago today, millions of women have benefited from Obamacare's copay-free birth control coverage. Meanwhile, anti-women’s health politicians — determined to repeal the ACA altogether — have applauded companies like Hobby Lobby that seek to deny comprehensive birth control coverage for their employees.

Aug. 1, 2014

5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Birth Control Coverage

The most important points to know about birth control coverage in the United States

July 16, 2014

How to Talk to Your Boss about Birth Control Coverage — For Real

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has let bosses deny their employees coverage for birth control, every woman should be asking her boss one question: “Are you seeking to change our birth control coverage?”

July 16, 2014

Timeline: 100 Years of Birth Control

How access to contraception revolutionized women's lives, from 1914 to today.

July 16, 2014

‘Hey Boss, Get out of my Bedroom,’ Says New Bill in Senate

On July 9, 2014 — soon after the Supreme Court ruled against women in the Hobby Lobby case — pro-women’s health lawmakers introduced legislation in the House and Senate that would protect women from bosses at corporations like Hobby Lobby who are trying to deny their employees access to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s birth control benefit in their insurance plans.

July 15, 2014

Myths v. Facts on the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby Ruling

We've seen misinformation about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Hobby Lobby swirling around on the Internet. To clear up any confusion, here are some handy-dandy facts!

July 8, 2014

Top 3 Ways to Take Action

No "Gag Rule" — Speak Out Now!

Trump is preparing to push a "gag rule" — his most dangerous attack on women's basic rights, ever.

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