Over the past few weeks, we've seen a lot of changes in the battle for health care reform in Washington.  One thing that's been consistent: dishonest attacks on Planned Parenthood and the women, men, and teens we serve.

Now our legislators are back in their home districts, and you can bet that opponents of women's reproductive health care are not letting up.  As a matter of fact - I'm sure you've seen the news reports - the health care debate has turned into an ugly fight full of outright lies, distortions, accusations and worse - a deliberate turn away from the facts of health care.  Unfortunately, the lies about reform are spreading faster than viral videos of British singing sensations.  We need your help to set the record straight.

Send a letter-to-the-editor via e-mail to your local weekly news print media by clicking below.  Make it clear how important both health care reform and Planned Parenthood are to you and your loved ones.  Convey how crucial reproductive health care is to women's health and holistic being, from STI/STD testing, treatment and counseling to cervical and breast cancer screenings to family planning, birth control, and beyond.  It is important that you use your voice and your story to communicate how removing this coverage from the health care reform bill would be a price that women should never be asked to pay.  It's important to tell your story in your own words, but we have compiled a list of helpful points for you.  Just take a look at the "Talking Points" section below.

Thanks for taking the time to help us set the record straight.  With lawmakers visiting their home districts, this is the perfect time to let them know how important women's health care and community providers like Planned Parenthood are to people like you. Thank you for staying involved.

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
August 12, 2009