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Statement from Melissa Reed, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Keystone, on Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For Immediate Release: Sept. 19, 2020


Last night we learned the painful news of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – a titan of equity and incredible force for good. We mourn the loss of a powerful and unparalleled woman. Justice Ginsburg was the second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, a brilliant jurist, and a cultural icon.

Her fiery dissents, her penchant for jabots, and most importantly, her unwavering commitment to gender equality has created a legacy that spans far and wide. Like so many across the nation, we grieve for her passing but are inspired to press forward. The world is a better place because of Justice Ginsburg.  

All of us at Planned Parenthood Keystone are committed to the very values and principles upheld by Justice Ginsburg. We know the fight ahead will be tough – probably the toughest fight we have ever faced. The future of abortion is at stake. Despite the despair, we will move swiftly into action to honor her legacy.  

Planned Parenthood Keystone (PPKeystone) is a non-partisan 501 c(3) organization that operates 9 health centers serving a 37- county region, providing essential health care services and sexuality education. Medical services include birth control, annual gynecological exams, STD testing and treatment, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and options referrals, abortion care, cancer screening and treatment, confidential HIV/AIDS testing, male services and more. Health centers are located in Allentown, Bensalem, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Quakertown, Reading, Warminster, Wilkes-Barre, and York. Visit www.ppkeystone.org. for more information. PPKeystone is an affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America – the nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider. 

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