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.
We need to hold Sen. Joni Ernst accountable for attacking Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood patient Alexandra Rucinski confronted her senator at a town hall this month.
Aug. 17, 2017
Iowa Health Center Closures Show the Devastating Impact of Defunding Planned Parenthood
The devastating impact in Iowa mirrors what could happen to Medicaid patients nationwide should Trumpcare go into effect.
June 29, 2017
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Care About New Jersey Women's Health? Help Them Stand Up to Gynotician Declan O'Scanlon
When was the last time you asked a politician for medical advice? We're guessing never — but that hasn't stopped New Jersey District 13 Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon from playing doctor.
June 1, 2016
Study: 70% of Abortion Restrictions This Year are Based on Lies
Politicians are using lies as a basis for legislation, and they're getting away with it.
May 3, 2016
President Obama Just Vetoed a Bill That Would Have Blocked Millions of Patients from Receiving Care at Planned Parenthood Health Centers
President Obama just took a stand for Planned Parenthood patients and millions of Americans in need of health care. Sign our thank-you note to the president.
Jan. 8, 2016
Question for Jeb Bush: What do you define as women's health services?
Bush doesn’t consider Pap tests, breast exams, STD testing, well-woman exams, and birth control as women’s health services.
Aug. 25, 2015
Congress Beware: The Majority of Voters in These Four States Support Planned Parenthood
Anti-women’s health members of Congress are so hell-bent on defunding Planned Parenthood that they would shut down the government over it. They should take heed: A recent poll found that defunding Planned Parenthood is wildly unpopular with voters and carries a political liability.
Aug. 19, 2015
Government Reopens, But the Fight for Health Care Is Far From Over
A fight that started over Obamacare, expanded to directly target women’s access to birth control, and kept the government shut down for 16 days, is over….for now.
Oct. 17, 2013