The reasons for discussing parenthood

Thoughts on Parenting and Connection Sometimes I find myself in a writing groove; other times, not so much. Usually, the only thing that really gets my thoughts flowing is something to do with parenting. It’s just… it pulls at me. Like, I’ve been sitting here trying to write about my own parents, and, honestly, I’m […]
Court Stops Requirement for Taxpayer Money for Planned Parenthood

Federal Court Blocks Use of Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Services A Federal Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday to block a lower court order that required taxpayer funds to support a large-scale abortion custody plan. This decision came from a three-judge panel for the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. While a lawsuit is ongoing, […]
Court decision removes Obama judge’s order, allows Trump administration to stop funding for Planned Parenthood

Trump’s Court Victory on Planned Parenthood Funding The First Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a significant win for President Donald Trump, which has left some abortion rights advocates feeling frustrated. Last year, Planned Parenthood was highlighted as a controversial entity, with some arguing it has a troubling history related to eugenics. It receives about $670 […]
Panel permits Trump administration to withdraw Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court clarified on Thursday the Trump administration’s approach to enforcing new tax cuts and provisions that would decrease Medicaid funding for various parent-child clinics. The First Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Boston, has maintained a nationwide interim injunction that was previously issued in July, which blocked the administration from cutting funds […]
Democratic Congresswomen Commend Planned Parenthood for Essential Healthcare

Democrat Puck highlighted the important bond between parents and children, aimed at delivering “life-saving care” on Wednesday. This initiative seeks to counter the Trump administration, as Planned Parenthood, often funded by taxpayer money, faces numerous clinic closures. The Democrat Women’s Caucus, alongside the Conference on Reproductive Freedom, shared a video on X featuring over a […]
Colorado provides financial support to Planned Parenthood during a $1.2 billion budget deficit.

Colorado Democrats Approve Medicaid Refund Despite Budget Issues During a special legislative meeting last week, Colorado Democrats greenlit a Medicaid refund for Planned Parenthood, even though the state is grappling with a budget deficit that could reach $1.2 billion. House minority leader Rose Pugliese remarked that the Democrats, in this special session, seemed to be […]
Pregnancy resource centers provide services that Planned Parenthood could not.

Concerns About Women’s Health Women’s health and safety shouldn’t be trivialized, yet for years, planning parents have done just that. Taxpayers will no longer fund the organization, creating space for genuine care that values pregnant mothers. For the first time, Congress has allocated funds for planning parents and abortion providers in this year’s federal budget. […]
Many Planned Parenthood Clinics Shut Down in 2025

Planned Parenthood Clinics Face Closures Amid Policy Changes Dozens of parent-child clinics are set to close this year as the Trump administration pursues measures to restrict Medicaid reimbursements for abortion services. According to a release from Susan B. Anthony (SBA) Pro Life America, a tracker indicates which clinics are likely to shut down in 2025 […]
Planned Parenthood files a lawsuit against South Carolina regarding Medicaid restrictions

Planned Parenthood in South Carolina is launching a legal effort to protect its Medicaid funding after a recent Supreme Court ruling permitted the state to restrict federal financial support. The organization is contesting Governor Henry McMaster’s directive, which restricts Medicaid funds to clinics performing abortions. The complaint requests federal judges to intervene and allow Planned […]
Man who brutally attacked an elderly pro-life advocate outside Planned Parenthood receives his sentence

Acquittal in Assault Case Draws Outrage In June, a judge acquitted Patrick Blythe of a first-degree assault charge related to a violent attack on 73-year-old pro-life advocate Mark Crosby that occurred in May 2023 outside a Planned Parenthood facility in Baltimore. This acquittal was significant for Blythe’s supporters, who now saw a decreased likelihood of […]