“Health systems must be designed to meet the healthcare needs of the survivor—whether or not evidence collection is part of the equation.”
Category: Health
Black Women Stand in Support of Planned Parenthood’s Role in Family Planning
Trump’s focus has been on making sure that underserved communities face even greater barriers to accessing the healthcare they need. Black women and all people of color will suffer the most. At this critical time when women’s health and rights are under unprecedented attack, we stand in support of Title X and Planned Parenthood.
Feminist Majority Foundation is “Proud to Stand with Planned Parenthood” in Face of “Repeated Attacks”
“Feminist Majority Foundation and Feminist Majority are proud to stand with Planned Parenthood in the face of these repeated attacks by the Trump administration on reproductive rights and justice for all people.”
Abortion Bans Violate the Thirteenth Amendment’s Prohibition of Involuntary Servitude
Abortion bans place pregnant people seeking abortion under state control and require them to perform involuntary labor. This is a violation of the Thirteenth Amendment.
Planned Parenthood Announces its Official Withdrawal from Title X
In a letter to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Planned Parenthood outlined its’ plan to withdraw from Title X by Monday unless the court moves to protect funding for the organization.
Black Women Stand with Alexis McGill Johnson
At this critical time when women’s health and rights are under unprecedented attack, McGill Johnson is a welcomed ally and valuable advocate for reproductive justice. As Black women, we stand with her and look forward to continuing our partnership in the fight for women’s health, rights and justice.
The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Health Care Protections for the Most Marginalized
Section 1557, or the “Final Rule” of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as the Title IX of the landmark law, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age and disability in health programs receiving federal financial assistance—and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intent on dismantling it. […]
California Students Called for Medical Abortion Access on Campus to UC’s Board of Regents
UC student-activists from across the state make their final push to turn SB 24—a bill that would increase access to medical, nonsurgical abortions on college campuses—into law.
The Guide To Having a Comfortable Period
Knowing and having access to all the possibilities for dealing with periods is a matter of comfort and improved sanitation, and a means for achieving body integrity and increased opportunity. Menstruating individuals deserve choices—so let’s unpack them!
Trump Administration Delays Enforcement of Gag Rule
Clinics will be given extra time to comply with a Trump administration rule announced last week that eliminated Title X funding for clinics that provide abortion referrals.