Republicans are putting the health of millions of women at risk to attack Planned Parenthood

Seven years ago, when I was just 20, I found myself in an abusive relationship and unexpectedly became pregnant. Considering my struggles with poverty, homelessness, and mental health, it was clear I couldn’t provide for a child—financially or emotionally. I contacted various clinics, including some that would later turn out to be Crisis Pregnancy Centers. […]

Pedro Pascal, Trixie Mattel, Harry Styles and 250 Other Celebrities Endorse Planned Parenthood in Full-Page NYT Ad

Entertainment Industry Voices Support for Abortion Rights Many celebrities and entertainment industry figures have rallied together, signing a letter in favor of operator custody for abortion facilities, particularly in response to Republican efforts to limit federal funding. Notable signatories include Pedro Pascal, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Addison Rae, Megan Trainor, Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper, Scarlett […]

Congress should cut funding for Planned Parenthood

As a mother of three, including my son Cole, who has Down syndrome, I’ve found joy and responsibility in nurturing life. I spent two decades as a lawmaker in eastern Washington, where my experiences shaped my perspective on what it means to truly support life. When Cole was born, the doctor suggested his condition might […]

Budget Reconciliation Bill Cuts Funding for Planned Parenthood

The House Energy Committee shared details about a proposed budget adjustment bill on Sunday. As suggested previously by Trump in 2015 and 2017 during his first term, following strong appeals from conservative groups and organizations related to life support, some Republicans and Trump himself have called for an end to taxpayer funding for abortion providers […]

Some Moderate Republicans Express Disagreement with Cutting Funding for Planned Parenthood

A few moderate Republicans have reportedly raised concerns about including parents’ refunds in a settlement package during a meeting on Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scullies (R-LA), according to sources familiar with the matter. Many Republicans and pro-life advocates are leveraging budget changes to diminish funding for Planned […]

Some congressional Republicans are against cutting funding for Planned Parenthood in Trump’s major proposal.

Some centrist Republican lawmakers are pushing back against plans to include provisions that would affect parent-child relationship funding in a proposed legislative package aimed at advancing Trump’s agenda for a second term. An aide familiar with the discussions surrounding Trump’s significant bill mentioned that moderate members of the GOP Caucus oppose adding language that targets […]