The International Planned Parenthood Federation

Planned Parenthood is a controversial topic sweeping the nation of America with political and moral issues. Every day one could come across a new article on it, stubble upon a news article in their local paper or even on their local news station. Planned Parenthood directly provides reproductive health services, is involved in teach young students about sexual education, contributes to research in reproductive technology, and interacts with legal and political efforts aimed at protecting and developing reproductive rights.

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,

In overview, Planned Parenthood is an underappreciated healthcare resource that has helped terminate/prevent unwanted pregnancy, contributed to vital medical research, and educated persons of all ages in matters including sexuality and safe practices/choices.

Planned parenthood has been a topic of controversy the last couple of years, as people throughout the nation ask whether or not the healthcare organization should be defunded. When video footage was released in 2015 of “Planned Parenthood medical officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue to researchers,” it seemed likely that federal funds would be revoked as backlash from the public was noted (Welch). Although the nonprofit organization does offer the termination of unplanned pregnancies, the organization offers many more services to women and men, such as free birth control and yearly health checkups “backed by medical experts and more than 100 years of research in reproductive health” (Planned Parenthood). As many people struggle financially to provide for their families, Planned Parenthood’s services are a relief to those who otherwise would not be able to afford healthcare, which is why the organization should not be defunded.

"Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare, providing birth control, pap smears, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and pregnancy tests to 5 million people each year. It has an annual budget of $800 million, 860 clinics, at least one representative in each state and enough members and staff that its reach into the grassroots is unmatched by any other entity fighting for reproductive freedom and women's equality" (Conniff, 2012).

The specific government spending program I have decided to talk about today is Panned Parenthood. This is one of the biggest issues in America due to the constant links between planned parenthood1. Planned parenthood, though funded by society, is also funded by the government. For many it is also considered basic health care for women. According to the Washington Post (2015) Planned Parenthood received $528.4 million from the government (this does include state, local, and federal money). That number makes it (the government) the largest funder for PP (planned parenthood) in 2014.

In document 1, Rollin Lynde Hartt talks about the blacks during the 1920’s. The term Hartt uses is “The New Negro”, and he explains how blacks want their rights and simply don’t care about the segregation process as long as they cut to the chase. The black community is tired of being treated like they don’t belong and they don’t see a reason to continue fighting a losing battle. Soon Marcus Gravey establishes the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Jamaica. Marcus later comes to the United States and tells blacks that it’s time for them to separate themselves from the whites and know where they stand. The blacks had understood that it was a call for them to return to Africa. This is an example of social and cultural division during the 1920’s. The whites saw them as if they were less after all they had fought for and, the whites still managed to be racist even after the 1920’s.

For example, in the summer of 2015, the Non-profit supported a coalition in Nicaragua that brought partners expertise in strategic ligation and media/communication expertise to further raise the awareness of early pregnancies and safe abortions. Furthermore, Planned Parenthood Global also advocates for sound U.S. foreign policies that improve the sexual and reproductive health and well-being of individuals and families globally (Planned Parenthood,

In response to the disapproval of Planned Parenthood in government, protesters flooded the streets advocating for reproductive and sexual health care for everyone. Since Planned Parenthood is a separate entity from regular healthcare and it covers specific needs,

Planned Parenthood was under attack summer of 2015. They were accused of selling baby parts for profit. This practice caused Planned Parenthood to be criticized and brought under more scrutiny then they face on a daily basis for being an abortion center. It is common practice to see picketers who are pro-lifers standing outside Planned Parenthood businesses holding signs proclaiming the right to life. But when two videos became public that demonstrated Planned Parenthood officials talking about the sales of aborted fetus body parts, the heat on Planned Parenthood went from warm to a blazing inferno and funding was immediately pulled from Planned Parenthood. The videos were a major rallying point for many Americans who are opposed to abortion. In fact the videos aided pro-lifers as they went after the government demanding that funding be stopped to Planned Parenthood clinics.

However, there are also hidden motives that Mrs. Black doesn’t mention in her reasoning for supporting the bill. For instance, out of the top 5 industries that donated money towards her campaign, 4 of them were in the health service industry (OpenSecrets.org - Diane Black). If this bill would have passed and Planned Parenthood would have been defunded for a year or indefinitely, this would have benefitted Black’s top donors. This is the case because nearly 80% of the women who use Planned Parenthood’s services had incomes at or below the federal poverty level, and “27% of all women in the United States who obtain contraceptive services do so at publicly funded health centers” such as Planned Parenthood (Goldschmidt and Strickland, 2015). Since

On Friday November 27 a man by the name of Robert Lewis Dear,57 went to a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs.Killing three people and injuring nine people.He is accused of killing a police officer and two civilians.He talked about “baby parts” and said his thoughts on abortion.He did this deed alone,in the past he has had several run ins’ with the law in 1997 his wife accused him of domestic assault in 2003 he was charged with two counts of animal cruelty but was found not guilty.He is likely to face first degree murder.He had a duffel bag with hand guns inside.He surrendered that day but it took six hours just to do so. His hearing is for Dec 9 and the filling for the charges will be done then.

Planned Parenthood a nonprofit organization that conducts research and gives advice on topics such as contraception, family planning, and lastly reproductive problems. Planned parenthood was founded in October of 1916. Founder Margaret Sanger founded Planned Parenthood which also made her known for making America’s first birth control clinic(“Research, Statistics, and History on Abortion & Human Rights”). Margaret Sanger created these clinics for females who wanted to get special help from nurses and doctors on abortions, diseases, medication for the female reproductive system and more.(“The Washington Post”).

I see many Facebook statuses about Planned Parenthood these days. At times, I find them amusing, but the rants can be ridiculous and annoying. Some go to such lengths as comparing PP and abortion to Holocaust. Please, these kinds of arguments are offensive to me having some Jewish ancestry, the holocaust itself, and to critical thinking. I have always been an admirer of the greatest principle and a privilege many western countries and US has; separation of church and state. I wonder why some really don't seem to appreciate this fact, and try to impose their religious and moral beliefs on others, and or want them to influence public and social policies. There was a time that religion had too much influence over everything in Europe. It was called

For numerous years the nonprofit organization, Planned Parenthood, has been a topic of controversy as people ask whether or not the healthcare organization needs to have its funds revoked. In 2015, a video footage was released to the public of “Planned Parenthood medical officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue to researchers,” and it seemed likely that federal funds would be revoked as backlash from the public was noted (Welch). Although the nonprofit organization does offer the termination of unplanned pregnancies, the organization offers many more services to women and men, such as free birth control and yearly health checkups “backed by medical experts and more than 100 years