Planned Parenthood Advocate Blog

VIDEO 2008 Legislative Goals Comprehensive Sex Ed

Hear ye Hear ye, the 2008 Minnesota Legislature is NOW IN SESSION!  This year, Planned Parenthood has a number of legislative goals that we would like to achieve.  Today, I'd like to feature the first of the goals. Click HERE to read about our goals. 



February 12, 2008  |  0 Comments  |  0 Trackbacks  |  Permalink

Podcast 11 SD Legislature votes against Birth Control Protection

I hate to start your Friday off with bad news, but last Wednesday, the South Dakota legislature soundly defeated the Birth Control Protection Act, a bill that would have ensured that South Dakota women had access to birth control...click HERE to read more and to listen to the podcast. 



February 08, 2008  |  4 Comments  |  0 Trackbacks  |  Permalink

South Dakota Lawmakers refuse to protect Birth Control

I've been working for Planned Parenthood for a mere 8 months now.  Prior to June, and had no "organizing" experience, I had no public affairs experience and really very little political experience. Click HERE to read more.



February 06, 2008  |  3 Comments  |  0 Trackbacks  |  Permalink

Press Release 02.06.08 SD Legislature Strikes Down Birth Control Protection Act

Today, the South Dakota senate struck down legislation that would have  ensured South Dakota women had access to birth control needed to prevent unintended pregnancies and reduce the need for abortion.  Click HERE to read more. 



February 06, 2008  |  0 Comments  |  0 Trackbacks  |  Permalink

Abortion rate continues steady decrease

I think we can all agree that seeing a decline in abortions is good for public health and maintenance of healthy families. This isn't the exclusive arena of the pro-life campaign; pro-choicers want abortion to be a choice but would prefer to prevent unwanted pregnancies altogether. Click HERE to read more. 



February 06, 2008  |  0 Comments  |  0 Trackbacks  |  Permalink

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