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Vice president's visit brings protesters, friendly bystanders to events
Oct. 17, 2017 • WBFO
Vice President Mike Pence spent several hours in suburban Buffalo Tuesday, supporting a local Congressman and taking part in a roundtable discussion inside a local business. He was greeted by dozens of protesters at one event but then welcomed by more friendly bystanders at his second stop.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Crowd protests as vice president raises funds for Collins at Buffalo area restaurant
Oct. 17, 2017 • The Buffalo News
About 80 people protested outside a suburban Buffalo restaurant Tuesday as Vice President Pence arrived to raise campaign funds for one of the Trump administration's staunchest backers in Congress, Rep. Chris Collins.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Connections: The fall of Harvey Weinstein, and abuse of power in the workplace
Oct. 16, 2017 • WXXI
Harvey Weinstein's fall has reignited conversations about abuse of power, and how men in power tend to be protected in various ways.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Local advocacy groups discuss impact of #MeToo
Oct. 16, 2017 • WROC
#MeToo began trending on social media after a celebrity posted a note on Twitter, asking women who have been sexually harassed to share their stories.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Niagara Falls High School: one in 10 students has a child
Oct. 4, 2017 • WKBW
Students at Niagara Falls High School are having a real conversation about sex, or the lack of sex education.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Niagara Falls City School District to possibly change sex-ed curriculum
Oct. 4, 2017 • WIVB
The Niagara Falls City School District wants to change its sex education curriculum and is now asking for input from parents and students.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
'Alarming statistics' prompt sex education shift in the Falls
Oct. 2, 2017 • Lockport Journal
As a longtime official in the Niagara Falls School District, Superintendent Mark Laurrie has watched high rates of teenage pregnancy remain a barrier to the future achievement of students.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Bringing Awareness to domestic violence in Wyoming County
Sept. 29, 2017 • WGRZ
A somber symbol in Wyoming County is bringing awareness of the countless victims of domestic violence.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Syracuse voices opposition to actions in Washington
Aug. 1, 2017 • Spectrum News
Taking to the streets of Syracuse, supporters of Planned Parenthood are hoping to be heard in Washington, D.C.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
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