Planned Parenthood

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Following state, federal funding cuts, two abortion clinics close in Cincinnati

Sep 10, 2019

In response to new federal and state regulations restricting funding of abortion clinics, Planned Parenthood announced Monday that two of... Read more

In response to restrictions, Planned Parenthood expands telemedicine program

Sep 5, 2019

After several months of new pro-life legislation aimed at restricting abortion or defunding Planned Parenthood, the organization’s national branch has... Read more

Supreme Court of the United States.

Analysis: What is next for pro-life legislation?

Aug 30, 2019

By Matt Hadro

A Missouri decision this week calls into question whether any legislation is possible on abortion in the first two trimesters... Read more

Katy Perry, a signatory of the Planned Parenthood petition, performs in concert at Madison Square Garden.

Musicians sign Planned Parenthood protest of pro-life laws

Aug 27, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, called the signers “wildly out of touch” with the views of most Americans.  Read more

Sign outside a Planned Parenthood faculty.

A model of despair: Planned Parenthood and Title X

Aug 27, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Planned Parenthood’s decision to forgo tens of millions of dollars per year in Title X grants simply reinforces its commitment... Read more

Closed and abandoned Planned Parenthood building.

Title X: Protect Life Rule comes in as Planned Parenthood walks out

Aug 19, 2019

The decision took effect Monday, as the deadline passed for compliance with the new program rules.  Read more

Planned Parenthood Location.

Planned Parenthood whistleblower awarded $3 million

Aug 19, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Former clinic director Mayra Rodriguez claimed she was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about ethical and legal breaches at abortion... Read more

Kentucky again denies abortion clinic's license

Aug 19, 2019

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s administration has reportedly denied a Planned Parenthood clinic in downtown Louisville its license to perform abortions,... Read more

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Planned Parenthood to pull out of Title X program

Aug 16, 2019

The decision is set to take effect Aug. 19, the date by which funding recipients are required to make a... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

Abortion advocacy groups file suit against Missouri laws

Jul 31, 2019

Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a joint lawsuit July 30 in the US District Court for... Read more

HHS delays enforcement of Title X Protect Life Rule

Jul 22, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services has reportedly delayed enforcement of the new Protect Life Rule, which bars public... Read more

Illinois to fund abortion clinics after Title X Protect Life Rule

Jul 19, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Illinois will provide state funding to abortion clinics and clinics that refer for abortions in the light of new changes... Read more

Planned Parenthood.

Planned Parenthood eschews federal funding to continue abortion referrals

Jul 18, 2019

As a new regulation takes effect, barring Title X recipients from making abortion referrals, Planned Parenthood has reportedly decided to... Read more

Leana Wen speaks at a press conference in Washington DC May 23, 2019.

Amid internal dispute over mission, Planned Parenthood president pushed out

Jul 16, 2019

Citing disagreements with board leaders over whether Planned Parenthood should focus on health care or abortion advocacy, the organization’s president... Read more

Sign outside a Planned Parenthood faculty.

HHS brings Protect Life Rule into effect

Jul 15, 2019

The Trump administration announced Monday evening that parts of the Protect Life Rule, which prohibits recipients of Title X family... Read more

Sign outside a Planned Parenthood faculty.

Court denies stay against Title X Protect Life Rule

Jul 11, 2019

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday that a new Title X rule banning organizations in reciept... Read more

Missouri abortion clinic given until Friday to appeal license revocation

Jun 25, 2019

A Missouri judge has agreed to allow the state’s last abortion clinic to continue performing abortions until this Friday, while... Read more

Planned Parenthood in St. Louis, Missouri.

In final decision, Missouri health department denies license to Planned Parenthood

Jun 21, 2019

Missouri’s health department on Friday rejected a license renewal request from a Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis, the last... Read more

Sign outside a Planned Parenthood faculty.

Planned Parenthood to lose $60 million after Title X ruling

Jun 21, 2019

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that new Title X rules, that prohibit funds from going to... Read more

A rally at the last Planned Parenthood in Missouri.

Botched abortions at Missouri's last abortion clinic raise questions

Jun 19, 2019

In a legal battle over the closure of Missouri’s last functioning Planned Parenthood, state health department officials cited four botched... Read more