Planned Parenthood Launches New Campaign Asking Women to Answer This Question: How Has Birth Control Helped You?
This morning Planned Parenthood Federation of America launched a campaign with billboards in Times Square (view the animation here) and digital ads, urging viewers to share their personal stories on social media about how birth control has helped them, using the hashtag: #BirthControlHelpedMe.
June 22, 2015
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Planned Parenthood and Refinery29 Release New Public Service Announcement from Emily Ratajkowski Reminding Young Women of the Importance of Birth Control
Today Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Refinery29 released a new short video from actress/model Emily Ratajkowski of Gone Girl and upcoming We Are Your Friends reminding young women of the importance of birth control and encouraging them to connect with Planned Parenthood to learn more about their birth control options. The full transcript is below.
June 17, 2015
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Planned Parenthood’s New Mobile App Brings Confidential and Convenient STD Testing and Treatment to Your Doorstep
Today Planned Parenthood affiliates in California launched Planned Parenthood Direct™, a new mobile app that allows men and women to order confidential STD testing kits through their mobile phone and, if they test positive, receive treatment.
June 16, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Marks Men’s Health Week, Encourages Men to Prioritize Their Health with Regular Checkups and STD Testing
Throughout National Men’s Health Week (June 15-21), Planned Parenthood Federation of America is encouraging men to take charge of their sexual health with regular checkups and screenings, as well as regular testing for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, if they are sexually active.
June 15, 2015
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North Carolina’s Coercive Ultrasound Law Permanently Blocked as Supreme Court Refuses Review
The United States Supreme Court today declined to review a North Carolina law that would have forced a woman to undergo a narrated ultrasound before receiving an abortion—a measure that was blocked by both a district court and federal appeals court as unconstitutional.
June 15, 2015
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Arizona Health Care Providers Challenge Law Forcing Them to Lie to Patients
Several Arizona health care providers filed a new lawsuit in federal court today, challenging a recently passed state law that forces doctors to mislead patients by telling them that it may be possible to reverse a medication abortion (filing linked here).
June 4, 2015
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On 50th Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, Planned Parenthood Calls for Giving More Women Access to Health and Economic Benefits of Contraception
Sunday, June 7, marks the 50th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, which protected access to birth control for married couples and also laid the foundation for the right to an abortion and privacy, as well as LGBT civil rights.
June 4, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Marks Pride Month by Reaffirming Commitment To LGBTQ Rights and Health
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, an annual monthlong observance of LGBTQ history, achievements, community, and activism.
June 2, 2015
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Statement from Cecile Richards on the Six-Year Anniversary of Dr. Tiller's Murder
Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on the Six-Year Anniversary of Dr. Tiller's Murder.
June 1, 2015
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