Supreme Court Protects Access Abortion — For Now
In June Medical Services v. Russo, the U.S. Supreme Court sent a resounding message to politicians all across the country: It is unconstitutional to impose medically unnecessary laws that place an undue burden on a person’s right to safe, legal abortion.
Planned Parenthood Patients in Texas Banned from Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program
Texas politicians are cutting cancer screenings for thousands of poor women. All because they have some crazed vendetta against Planned Parenthood.
May 23, 2015
Cornyn’s Compromise in the Human Trafficking Bill is More Like a CON-promise on Abortion Access
Anti-abortion politicians made superficial changes to the abortion restrictions they inserted into a human trafficking bill — and they're calling it a "compromise." We beg to differ.
April 17, 2015
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Get Angry and Get Loud: Improving Access to Health Care for the Latino Community
Last week, I had the honor of being awarded a 2015 Latino Trendsetter Award by LatinTRENDS magazine for the work we do at Planned Parenthood to improve the health care of the Latino community.
Feb. 20, 2015
Show Me Your Riffs: A love letter to Sleater-Kinney and Reproductive Rights
In this excerpt from her post on Feministing.com, Jess Mack describes how her love of riot grrl band Sleater-Kinney helped her grow into the feminist and Planned Parenthood supporter that she is today.
Feb. 9, 2015
Sign Our Thank You Card for Planned Parenthood Health Center Staff
If you appreciate the dedication, courage, and compassion of our staff — sign your name to our card, and add your own personal note.
Nov. 26, 2014
Timeline of Texas' Attacks on Women's Health
In the last few years, the attacks in Texas have not stopped—they’ve only gotten worse.
Feb. 20, 2014
What Happened At the Supreme Court Yesterday
Yesterday, the Supreme Court held oral arguments for McCullen vs. Coakley, a case that will affect whether staff and patients will have reasonable protection from violence and harassment while accessing health centers.
Jan. 16, 2014