Five Takeaways From the 2019 Elections
Huge victories for reproductive health champions send a big signal about key issues that may swing elections in 2020
Planned Parenthood Calls on the Supreme Court to Protect Women’s Access to Safe, Legal Abortion
If the Supreme Court does not strike down Texas' abortion restrictions, it would have a devastating impact on women in Texas — and across the country.
Jan. 5, 2016
Supreme Court to Review Texas Abortion Restrictions in First Abortion Case in Nearly a Decade
Access to safe, legal abortion is now before the Supreme Court: On Nov. 13 the Court agreed to rule on HB2 — the Texas abortion law that could shut down all but 10 abortion providers in the state.
Nov. 18, 2015
Be a PP Defender
Defenders are a core group of supporters who have said they'll give their time to defend Planned Parenthood, the health services they provide, and the people who rely on them — in what just may be the fight of our lives.
Hobby Lobby Déjà Vu: Bosses Trying to Block Birth Control Coverage in New Supreme Court Cases
Once again, bosses are trying to block women’s access to birth control coverage. Next stop: the Supreme Court.
Nov. 16, 2015
7 Things That Made Us Happy in June: Huge Victories in The Supreme Court and More
From huge landmark victories in the Supreme Court to fighting against unconstitutional laws and restrictions, June was a great month in the fight for women’s health and reproductive rights.
July 1, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Protects Affordable Health Care for 6.4 Million People
In a strong 6-3 decision written by Chief Justice Roberts, the Court upheld a key component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that helps make insurance affordable in all 50 states.
June 25, 2015
King v Burwell: True Stories of Individuals Who Could be Hurt if the Supreme Court Rules Against Obamacare
More than 9 million Americans are at risk of losing their health coverage. What’s putting them at risk is a Supreme Court case called King v. Burwell that is challenging a core component of Obamacare — and the decision could come down any day now. But we’re not going to let this moment pass while sitting quietly. No. People who believe health care is a human right are shouting their personal stories from the rooftops.
June 22, 2015
North Carolina’s Coercive Ultrasound Law Permanently Blocked as Supreme Court Refuses Review
The United States Supreme Court today declined to review a North Carolina law that would have forced a woman to undergo a narrated ultrasound before receiving an abortion — a measure that was blocked by both a district court and federal appeals court as unconstitutional.
June 15, 2015
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
Obamacare Supporters Rally at the Supreme Court at Opening of King v. Burwell Case
On March 4 hundreds of advocates for health care access rallied on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments in King v. Burwell,
March 4, 2015