National Volunteer Week - Holly
“This is such a crucial time in our nation's history, and I cannot imagine looking back on my life in 5, 20, 50 years and saying I did nothing to try to make things better”
National Volunteer Week – Kitty
“We need to fight to keep the doors open, services affordable and care accessible for everyone.”
National Volunteer Week – Kathleen
“Planned Parenthood Action Fund makes it easy to jump in, give as much time as you can, and truly make a difference.”
House HHS Omnibus Finance Bill (HF 2414)
The House Omnibus HHS Finance bill (HF 2414) includes provisions that protect access to no-cost birth control, allow people to receive up to 12 months of birth control at once and increases funding for critical reproductive health services.
Planned Parenthood Encourages Young People to Talk About STDs and Get Tested
Get yourself tested. Get yourself treated. Keep yourself healthy.
Ben’s Story: Planned Parenthood was there for me.
"I knew that getting tested was the smart thing to do, but I still felt embarrassed. I’m so glad I made that appointment. The whole experience was comfortable, low key, and—in the end—a relief. I almost felt silly for having built it up so much in my mind. Planned Parenthood was there for me."
Minnesota Reproductive Health Advocates Denounce Attacks on Safe, Legal Abortion; Praise Efforts to Protect Birth Control Coverage
Minnesota Legislators and supporters gathered in the Minnesota State Office Building to denounce efforts by Senate Republicans to ban abortion later in pregnancy and to applaud the Minnesota House leadership for standing up for affordable, accessible birth control for Minnesotans.
Planned Parenthood Applauds Minnesota Lawmakers for Supporting Comprehensive Sex Ed in Schools
The Minnesota House of Representatives debated HF 1414, a bill that requires Minnesota schools to teach medically-accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sex education. Currently, Minnesota has no statewide standard for sex education in schools.
Comprehensive Sex Education (HF 1414 / SF 2065)
Introduced by Rep. Todd Lippert (DFL-Northfield) and Sen. Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury), HF 1414 / SF 2065 would require Minnesota schools to teach medically-accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sex education. Comprehensive sex education will strengthen our communities. Now is the time for our leaders to stand up for healthy relationships and healthy futures for young people in Minnesota by supporting this important legislation.