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Dear Friend,
We usually think of spring as the time for change and
rebirth, but I have to say that this year, fall is looking like
the season for major change, especially when it comes to women's
health. The coming changes could mean a new health care system
that provides affordable access for every woman, every man,
every family — or new restrictions and barriers to access
that would harm us all for a generation or more.
It's up to us — you, me,
and pro-choice leaders in Washington — to make sure this
season of change provides new hope, expanded access, and a
fairer health care system for all. That's why it's so important to tell your
representative to stand strong for women's
health.
On Capitol
Hill, the health care reform debate is reaching a decisive
turning point. Senate leaders are crafting a final health care
bill that will come before the full Senate for the first time in
American history. We've never had a better opportunity to fix a
broken system that costs too much and leaves out too many.
But the biggest dangers for
women's health are still ahead of us. At any moment, a senator
can propose an amendment that could harm women's health and even
eliminate access to reproductive care for millions who are
currently covered — and you can bet that before this
debate is over, anti-choice legislators will do all they can to
cut women's health care from reform. That's nothing new —
they try it every chance they get.
We can't afford to wait for them to make the
first move.
Please contact your representative today and tell
them to reject any efforts to undermine the bill's protections
for women's health. The
changes are coming, and women's health is on the line — we have to act now.
Sincerely,
 
Cecile Richards,
President
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
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Ask Zak
When Zak
Kirwood was a senior in high school, he pinned the word "Ask" to
his backpack -- the backpack was stuffed with condoms. A member
of Students Teaching About Responsible Sexuality (S.T.A.R.S.)
with Planned Parenthood of Connecticut (now Planned Parenthood
of Southern New England), Zak was awarded the 2009 PPFA Young
Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding peer education work.
Zak is now a student at Wesleyan University, where an article about this award and a video of his
acceptance speech has been posted
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Oklahoma to Post Details of Abortions on the
Web
A new law could go into effect
this year in Oklahoma, the state already infamous for its
anti-choice policies. This time, lawmakers have decided to force
doctors to post online details about abortions and the patients
who receive them. The information will be collected using a
questionnaire requiring so much detail that some people believe
the online medical records could be used to identify individual
patients. The potential for this law to serve as a scare tactic
against women seeking abortion is clear when you read more about
it. » |
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Emily X is back!
Radical anti-choice extremists are protesting Planned
Parenthood health centers all across the country. But Planned
Parenthood workers and volunteers are fighting back. Emily X
tells their stories here. »
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Drag Me to the Ball: Behind the
Velvet Rope
Join the
Young Advocates for Planned Parenthood to raise money for the
Teen Time program. The evening will feature hors d?oeuvres by a
celebrity chef, dancing with DJ Adam Lipson and surprise
entertainment that you won?t want to miss. Bid on an exotic
safari at the live auction, try your luck on the 50/50 raffle
and spend the night at Palm Beach?s newest hotel.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time:
7-10 PM
Place: The Omphoy Ocean Resort, 2842 So Ocean Blvd,
Palm Beach
Price: $150 / ticket or 2 for $275
RSVP:
561-472-9966 or Noelle.biesterfeld@ppsoflo.org
To Purchase Tickets online Click Here»
November Volunteer
Night: Lobbying 201
Florida's
Legislative Session is quickly approaching and the fight for
health care reform continues; it is important to know how to
interact and lobby Elected Officials. This will be a great
opportunity to learn how to make sure that your voice is heard.
After the brief training, Lobbying 201, we will put what you
learned into action. You don't want to miss this.
Date: Thursday November 19, 2009
Time:
6:30-8 PM
Place: West Palm Beach Administrative
Office
RSVP: Email takeata.pang@ppsoflo.org
or call 561-472-9942
Health Care
Reform Phone Bank
Join us as
we contact our Congressman and demand they Oppose All Attacks on
Women's Reproductive Health Care when the Health Care Reform
bill reaches the floor! Lunch, Phones, and Training will be
provided.
Date: December 3, 2009
Time:
1:00-3:30pm
Place: West Palm Beach or Miami Administrative
Offices (Calling From home is also available)
RSVP: call
561-309-2781 or email takeata.pang@ppsoflo.org
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 Speaking of Sex is
Planned Parenthood's award-winning podcast and videocast that
takes a fun, yet informative, look at sexuality and its
important role in our lives and relationships. Listen here. »
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