Many times in my life when I have been uninsured, or
just needed ‘supplies,’ I could count on Planned Parenthood in whatever state I
lived in, and now the Republican War on Women has continued with five states
who have defunded the Institution!
In two weeks, Utah, Arkansas, Louisiana, New
Hampshire, and Alabama have legally stopped all money to Planned Parenthood. In
addition, 11 more states are actively pursuing similar attacks.
The War on Women has been escalating in the past 200
years. In 2011 alone, the anti-choice group Susan B. Anthony List happily announced it cut over $61 million in funding for Pap smears, cancer screenings, and other basic health services according to Planned Parenthood. Congress returns soon considering more legislation to defund Planned Parenthood nationwide.
Recently
there have been heavily edited video released by anti-choice militants who are
linked to clinic bombings and shootings.
is indeed a dangerous time for women, which freaks me out as we make up 52% of
USA voters! We could make this country! Literally.
Planned
Parenthood is likely in neighborhoods with very poor residents. It allows for
free health screenings, condoms, and Pap smears; and yes,
some do offer abortions, which is a personal decision no male legislator should
be deciding in laws for Americans.
In late September, there will be a nationwide Pink Out
Day, for feminists and others to ensure legislators hear their voices and
protect women’s rights in all areas. I will have more information soon.
In other news: RIP to Health guru Wayne Dyer, who died Sunday at 75; Scary movie teller Wes Craven died Sunday at 76.
P.S.Sorry for the dark highlighting! Trying to figure it out.
