Planned Parenthood

How Planned Parenthood Became a Safe Haven for Queer Women

Until the mainstream medical community learns to recognize queer women’s right to affordable, queer-inclusive care, Planned Parenthood will remain an essential, valuable resource.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Kevin Hart Is Not a Victim

The real question is, why didn’t he just apologize in the first place? Read more »

New Novel “Terrible Virtue” Tells the Story of Margaret Sanger’s Life

The book aims to present a complicated portrait, but feels rushed and misses a chance for real nuance.  Read more »

Texas Grand Jury Indicts Two Members of Group That Targeted Planned Parenthood

Today in delicious irony, an investigation clears Planned Parenthood of wrongdoing and indicts two extremists instead. In a statement released after the indictments, NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue noted that this is a welcome conclusion, but not a time to jump for joy.  Read more »

Planned Parenthood Files Lawsuit Against Duplicitous Video Group

The “anti-abortion extremists” are gettin' sued.  Read more »

Nineteen States Get Failing Grades for Reproductive Health

How does your state fare on access to abortion, birth control, and sex-ed?  Read more »

Laws Restricting Abortion Access Don't Improve Health—They Hurt, Say Doctors

The Supreme Court hears from opponents of a controversial Texas law. Read more »

"Scandal" Stands Up for Abortion Rights

Shonda Rhimes’ show goes where TV rarely dares to explore: a political and personal discussion of abortion.  Read more »

Facing the Horror of This Past Friday

Rhetoric painting Planned Parenthood as “murderers” stokes the flames of hate.  Read more »

The Latest Investigation of Planned Parenthood Shows It Did Absolutely Nothing Illegal

The “unfounded” allegations seek to discredit the organization and divert resources away from patient services, says Washington's attorney general.  Read more »

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In a Bizarre 1976 Comic Book, Spider-Man Fought the Villain of Misleading Sex Education

Last week, I came across a very strange comic book: in 1976, Planned Parenthood teamed up with Marvel to publish a one-off comic in which... Read more »

Douchebag Decree: Anti-Choice Hidden Camera Edition

Tool-in-pimp's-clothing James O'Keefe's laughable costume and douchebag seduction methods have mostly discredited his conservative... Read more »