Barack Obama's Speech On Planed Parenthood

This current debate whether Planned Parenthood should be funded by the Federal Government is a hot issue in the current election. It has become, not only a nationwide issue, but also worldwide where people from all around the world are able to put in their input on the argument. There are many people who

Planned Parenthood is an organization that provides healthcare and education to both men and women, having over 650 health centers that provide healthcare to countless communities around the world. Shockingly, 78% of those who use Planned Parenthoods services live at or below 150% of the federal poverty line, showing how important this organization is to low-income families (Topulos, Greene, Drazen). Their mission statement is “A Reason for Being”, which is shown through their efforts to provide health care, advocate public policies, create educational programs, and endorse research. There are those who do not believe Planned Parenthood should be funded by the government, though, due to the fact that they provide abortions to women in need. Studies show that the effects of not having Planned Parenthood available are disastrous, causing low-income families to lack a healthcare provider and the number of those who are infected with STD’s and STI’s to rise. The biggest concern communities have about the government defunding Planned Parenthood is the effects that it would have on low-income families who would no longer have access to something that many people take for granted: health care. Although many believe that Planned Parenthood mostly provides abortions, in reality, only 3% of the people that seek help from them receive an abortion, while 97% receive affordable and, in many cases,

On January 21, 2017, more than 3.3 million people marched in more than 500 U.S cities to protest what they considered political injustice, and the seeming denial of women’s rights. It was the day after the inauguration of America’s forty-fifth president, and women of every color, background, and ethnicity decided to take a stand and speak against President Trump’s political decision to defund organizations that perform or provide services for disenfranchised and low income women. A little over a year ago, Presidential candidate Donald Trump was a man who espoused demeaning, patronizing and misogynistic comments. Now as President of the most powerful country in the world, many felt that he would use his executive powers to deny women their right to make decisions regarding her reproductive health.

Bill H.R.3134 Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 was introduced by Rep. Diane Black (R-TN-6) in the House. This bill calls to call to prohibit for a year the availability of federal funds for Planned Parenthood, and it was passed in the House, but failed to do so in the Senate. Remarkably, Steve King (R-IA-4) voted present, and Charlie Dent (R-PA-15), Robert Dold (R-IL10), and Richard Hanna (R-NY-22), all Republicans voted against the bill. On the other hand, only 2 members of the Democratic party, voted in favor of the bill, these congressmen are Daniel Lipinski (D-IL-3) and Collin Peterson (D-MN-7). Contrastingly, the identical bill, S.1836, in the senate introduced by Senator Lankford James (R-OK) failed to pass. Despite its failure, it was cosponsored by 4 Republican senators, these are James Inhofe (R-OK), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Ben Sasse (R-NE), and Jeff Sessions (R-AL). Throughout this essay, I will be explaining the bill and its legislative history, as well as bringing to light the different interests at stake in this process.

Our new elect- President Donald Trump has many goals he desires to accomplish within his four-year term, and one of which is improving health care. Former President, Barack Obama created Obamacare for people to use as a more effective and affordable health insurance. Many Democrats are protesting for their right to keep this Affordable Care Act; however, President Donald Trump is in the process of replacing this health insurance. One huge supporter of the Affordable Care Act is Hillary Clinton; former opponent of President Trump. Hillary Clinton’s plans for health care included to defend and expand the Affordable Care Act, bring down out-of-pocket costs like copays and deductibles, reduce the cost of prescription drugs, protect consumers from unjustified prescription drug price increases from companies, and fight for health insurance for the lowest-income Americans (“Hillary on Health Care” 1). Most of Clinton’s goals were already in involved with Obamacare, and she aspired to push Obamacare to its’ fullest advantage by helping it become enhanced and

With only “three percent” of Planned Parenthood’s services being abortions, the majority of the services belong to ‘STI/STD Testing and Treatment’ with its “percent at forty-two” and “‘Contraception’ at 34%” (Lee). Over 50 million women and men in America were in need of places like Planned Parenthood for health services, many of which were without insurance at their time of need. Denying access to Planned Parenthood would cause an increase in STI/STD outbreaks, like in Indiana’s case when the Governor closed down its rural Planned Parenthood clinics and had an HIV outbreak, and the percentage of abortion, be it legal or illegal, would increase significantly. “Now, the state is scrambling to erect pop-up clinics to combat an unprecedented HIV

His overall tone is optimistic because “Obamacare” performs a moral and civic duty that we all must fulfill. He strongly feels that there is a need to provide coverage for any and all people: “I’m in favor of universal coverage as a communitarian proposition: It is a social responsibility that we have --” a clear example of his tone towards the audience, supporting the idea of universal health coverage.

Like Benjamin Franklin once said, “Words may show a man’s wit, but actions his meaning”, this is what America is expecting from president Obama. Most people believe that the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) violates the United States Constitution, and it should be eradicated. This law was implemented to help people acquire affordable health insurance; therefore, it is important to the people whom have preexisting conditions, and the American government is confronting medical legal and ethical issues like elective abortion. President Obama’s intention to provide affordable health insurance for all U.S. citizens is a noble act. However, there are mixed reactions in reference to this law in part of the citizens provided that

Statement of Issue: Health insurance coverage has been chronically problematic for the United States for decades. Conservatives and Liberals have continuously argued about the challenges that America’s healthcare system faces and how insurance and payments ought to be handled. The main issues concerning Americans include: cost, access, and quality of healthcare. Most citizens are provided health insurance through their employers.6 However, problems concerning birth control coverage through employers have sprouted; an example of a contraceptive case that has been evaluated would be Burwell v. Hobby Lobby in January, 2016.3 Without easy access to birth control millions of women will face numerous problems; for example:

Health care has been in the forefront in U.S politics in the last 10 years due to the Affordable Care Act which passed leading to mixed results. This topic has divided political parties where the Republic party have gone against the passing of Obama Care and have considered it a failure. The push for more affordable health care is not the only issue facing the U.S. Government aid, it has been drastically cut leading to many free health services to be scarce. This is due in part by the political ideology of neo-liberalism which goes against policies like the Affordable Care Act. It calls for a push against government spending on public health care. While you have voiced in favor of the Affordable Care Act and increase in government spending for Health care, such as medications and services for mental health; you do not take into account racial and class inequalities in your policies which can greatly impacts their lives.

“I will stand with NARAL and women across the country in defending access to abortion, contraception, and sex education. I will stand with NARAL in advocating for policies that help women and families. The stakes could not be higher in this election, and I am grateful to the more than 1 million members of NARAL for their support, policies that help women and families. The stakes could not be higher in this election, and I am grateful to the more than 1 million members of NARAL for their support,” (

If more women have access to healthcare, that means their reproductive health is being taken care for as well, they are gaining equal and educational access to contraceptives, family planning, and the options available if they experience an unplanned pregnancy through their physicians. This country cannot protect reproductive rights without having an inclusive and affordable healthcare plan that aides women of color from the working class and working poor, including immigrants.

After reading the speech, I went and looked up the issue regarding Obamacare contraception mandate. Astonishing was the quote from your speech, “The Obama administration, with its army of smart lawyers and deep well of taxpayer dollars, is fighting tooth and nail to make sure that its political objectives quash

Hillary is public figure that has plenty of knowledge in the area of women’s rights and she uses that knowledge to help persuade her audience. The phrases used in her speech express her attachment to the topic and at the same time shows confidence. Hillary makes a point to mention many different areas to which women take part of

In conclusion, the proposals being made for women’s reproductive health care may end up doing more damage and become more-so unaffordable. There are many politicians such as Bernie Sanders who advocate for women’s rights and use their platform to propose progressive legislation. The chances of health care access for women may become more difficult to achieve in the following years with a Republican-ruling Congress and President, but the only way to advance is to continue to advocate for women’s health and explain the benefits and risks that come along with STDs, abortions, and contraception.