As you’ve probably heard by now, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has caved to political pressure,making the decision to pull breast cancer screening funding from Planned Parenthood. This politically motivated decision comes after years of anti-choice campaigning against Komen and right on the heels of a congressional assault on Planned Parenthood and women’s health care.
The outpouring of support for Planned Parenthood and the critical reproductive health care we provide has been overwhelming. By speaking out, you are sending a strong message that politics should never get in the way of women’s health care.
Many of you have asked: “What else can I do? How can I help Planned Parenthood?”
Here are some ways you can make a difference and change the tone of the debate in this country around women’s basic reproductive health care.
1. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU’RE DOING. Keep talking about this issue on Facebook and Twitter. Let people know that women’s health care is not something that should be determined by the politics of the day.
2. SIGN UP TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL SOLIDARITY EVENT. Every year on Good Friday, thousands of our opponents protest at our St. Paul health care center. Sign up to stand in solidarity with Planned Parenthood and the services we provide. Let’s show the world that Minnesota stands with Planned Parenthood.
3. THANK SUPPORTIVE LEGISLATORS. Senator Franken, and Representatives McCollum and Ellison have all issued strong statements of support for women’s health care and the critical work Planned Parenthood does. Let them know you appreciate their strong support for women’s health care.
4. SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Write to your local paper and let them know how you feel about letting politics dictate women’s health care.
5. SIGN THE OPEN LETTER. If you think opponents of women’s health care have dominated the national debate for too long, please sign our open letter.
6. SUPPORT PLANNED PARENTHOOD. Every day Planned Parenthood provides basic preventive health care to women who would not otherwise be able to afford it. Make a gift so that Planned Parenthood can continue providing those services.
7. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. Stay informed about reproductive health issues impacting Minnesota and the U.S. Follow us today!
8. SHARE THIS POST. Tell your friends how they can help support women’s health care.
Women are the real victims of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation’s decision and the anti-women’s health rhetoric that dominates discussions around women’s health care. With your help, we can change that.