Florida Legislature Sends Dangerous Omnibus Bill to Gov. Scott’s Desk
Today, the Florida Legislature passed an omnibus bill that threatens to block access to reproductive health care for thousands of Floridians.
March 10, 2016
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Supreme Court Protects Women’s Access to Safe, Legal Abortion in Louisiana
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order which will protect, for now, access to safe, legal abortion for women in Louisiana.
March 4, 2016
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Planned Parenthood Thanks Pro-Women’s Health Lawmakers for Supporting Family Planning, Maternal Health Care to Address Zika Virus
Planned Parenthood this week thanked women’s health champions in Congress for reiterating the need for family planning and maternal health in any response to the Zika virus.
March 4, 2016
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in the Most Significant Abortion Case in Decades
This morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which could impact a woman’s fundamental right to access safe, legal abortion for generations. This came as over three thousand advocates from across the country rallied on the steps of the Court, calling on it to protect access to safe, legal abortion.
March 3, 2016
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Women Would Lose Ability to Access Abortion if Supreme Court Upholds Texas Clinic Shutdown Law
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments Wednesday for the most significant abortion case in decades - the Center for Reproductive Rights’ challenge to the unprecedented barriers Texas created in 2013 to stop women from accessing safe and legal abortion - we are seeing the consequences play out in real-time in Louisiana.
March 1, 2016
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Fifth Circuit Allows Clinic Shutdown Law in Louisiana to Take Effect
Ruling Will Shutter All But One Louisiana Health Center
March 1, 2016
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Planned Parenthood: “Give the President’s nominee a timely vote.”
Today Planned Parenthood called on Congress to fairly consider the President’s nominee to the Supreme Court.
Feb. 29, 2016
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Planned Parenthood Global Launches “Global Mobile”
Joint Project with UNFPA Aims to Connect Young People with Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services Via Mobile Phone Technology
Feb. 29, 2016
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Statement from Planned Parenthood Global Re: Pope’s Recent Comments on Birth Control Relating to the Zika Virus
Today at a news conference, when asked about the use of contraception amidst the spread of the Zika virus, Pope Francis said "Avoiding pregnancy is not an absolute evil."
Feb. 19, 2016
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