Press Releases

Building on previous calls for action on the issue, Planned Parenthood today ramped up pressure on the White House and President Obama to correct a longstanding misinterpretation of the Helms Amendment — with no conditions or qualifications — with a digital ad buy in Washington and a public campaign to engage and mobilize its 8 million supporters.

Feb. 20, 2015 • National

In advance of this weekend’s Affordable Care Act enrollment deadline, Planned Parenthood is urging people to take advantage of the organization’s online and in-person assistance.

Feb. 13, 2015 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America applauded Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) for this week’s reintroduction of the Healthy Families Act, a common sense measure that would help ensure working women and families are able to take paid sick leave. Women are the primary breadwinners in 40 percent of American households with children, and nearly one-quarter of adults in the United States (23 percent) report that they have lost a job or have been threatened with losing their job for taking time off due to illness or to care for a sick child or relative.

Feb. 13, 2015 • National

On Saturday, February 14, thousands of people will gather in downtown Raleigh for a Moral March led by the North Carolina NAACP and Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, along with more than 150 local and national coalition partners -- including Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards.

Feb. 12, 2015 • National

While rumors continue in Congress about the re-introduction of a dangerous 20-week abortion ban, state legislatures across the country are moving similar restrictions as part of a coordinated campaign to ban abortion. Since 2010, 13 states have enacted bans on abortion at or before 20 weeks.

Feb. 11, 2015 • National

Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of America marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Saturday, February 7) by reminding people of the importance of prevention and access to health care in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the black community.

Feb. 6, 2015 • National

Planned Parenthood is excited to once again team up with one of America’s most celebrated bands, Sleater-Kinney, this time on their No Cities to Love tour launching February 8 in Spokane, WA.

Feb. 4, 2015 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) announced today that it has named Angela Maria Kelley as Vice President for Campaigns and Advocacy.

Feb. 3, 2015 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America welcomed the fiscally responsible investments in women’s health programs outlined in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget which was released today.

Feb. 2, 2015 • National