Statement about Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood’s mission
Today, Planned Parenthood North Central States released a statement denouncing problematic portions of the organization’s history with founder Margaret Sanger. We are owning our organization’s history and are committed to addressing the implicit bias and structural racism within our organization and communities.
Statement on Minnesota Passing Historic Police Accountability and Law Enforcement Reform Legislation
Today, the Minnesota House and Senate passed a package of bills addressing police accountability and law enforcement reform. Since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesotans have come together to demand change and action from elected leaders.
Reproductive Rights Leaders Introduce Protect Access to Contraception Act in Special Session
The PAC Act would protect Minnesotans from the recent Supreme Court decision that allows employers to drop employees’ birth control coverage.
Racial Equity 101: Resources to Get Started
A selection of resources for white and non-Black people of color to get started on exploring racial inequity in America. All videos are free to access!
Pride and Perseverance
As Pride month comes to a close, we look back on the month of June as one that pushed us, challenged us, and called us to do more. We must never forget that Pride began as an act of protest by a Black trans woman. That protest continues.
What June Medical Services V. Russo Could Mean for Access to Care
June Medical Services v. Russo not only threatens access to care, it also brings up the issue of “third-party standing” and whether it is applicable in abortion cases. If the Court rules that physicians and health centers no longer have “third-party standing,” it will make it much more difficult for unnecessary abortion restrictions to be challenged in the courts.
Statement on Minnesota House Passing Historic Police Accountability and Law Enforcement Reform Legislation
Minnesota owes a tremendous thank you to the People Of Color and Indigenous Legislative Caucus for leading us to broad, deep and lasting law enforcement reforms and accountability.
Sarah Stoesz on the endorsement of Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden is the best choice for Minnesota and our country.
National Nurses Week Feature: Sonja
It’s National Nurses Week so we’d like to take a moment to highlight our compassionate and skilled providers. Sonja (APRN, CNP), the Clinical Practice Leader for Centralized Services, shared some of her experiences working in this moment.