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New York advocates to meet with D.C. lawmakers today on abortion coverage in health care reform
How Can Anti-Choice Lawmakers Oppose Public Policies That Would Reduce Abortions?
Lawyer Says Only Way To Not Violate Nebraska law Is To "Cease Providing Abortion Care"
The Reproductive Health Act will not pass without you! Contact your State Senator right now.
Lawmakers Should Be at Least as Thoughtful About Abortion as Women Are
RHA Introduced in NYS Assembly! Today's Action: Thank sponsors of the Reproductive Health Act
Military women could gain access to equal health care under new measure put forth by the Obama administration.
Access to medical abortion becomes more accessible to isolated communities in Iowa.
Desperate women take desperate measures: when anti-choice tactics put women's health at risk.
What if contraception were always covered? The result would be fewer unintended pregnancies & abortions.
What if contraception were always covered? The result would be fewer unintended pregnancies & abortions.
Three anti-choice bills that would have had a detrimental impact on women's health & safety have just been beaten.
Anti-choice bills beaten back in NYS Assembly Health Committee; choice advocates urge passage of RHA
NYS lawmakers need to pass the budget and pass the Reproductive Health Act
Why Don't Fetal Ultrasounds Prevent Abortion? The Answer Depends on Your Politics.
Excommunication of Sister Margaret underscores all that to me feels morally obtuse about the church hierarchy.
Today's Action: Urge your State Assemblymember to sponsor of the Reproductive Health Act
NY prides itself on its cultural diversity. We must honor that diversity by ensuring quality health care for all.
Advocates Meet with Lawmakers Today; Urge New Legislation to Address Health Care Disparities
President Obama chooses Solicitor General Elena Kagan as his Supreme Court Nominee.
Most women pay for abortions out of their own pockets. Private insurers picki up cost for just 12%.
Health Care Reform and Primary Care — The Growing Importance of the Community Health Center.
The Pill at 50: Sex, Freedom, Paradox. FDA approval rearranged the furniture of human relationships.
Clergy Gather in Albany to Urge Passage of Reproductive Health Act in Meetings with Lawmakers
Nebraska's new abortion bans headed for a collision course with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Expert Delivers Strategies for Cultural Competence in Health Care; Sees Opportunity in Health Care Reform
Historic vote on health care reform will cover millions but new restrictions on abortion coverage are included.
Catholic nuns urging Congress to pass President's health care plan, in an unusual public break with bishops.
Teens Get Advocacy Training, Demonstrate for Sex Ed in Schools
Today is the National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers. We thank providers everywhere!
Don't let anti-choice ideologues hijack health care reform to eliminate private health insurance coverage for abortion.
An OK judge has ruled unconstitutional a law that would have imposed a host of restrictions related to abortion.
PPANY CEO, Tracey Brooks explains why New Yorkers aren't buying Harold Ford Jr.'s "prochoice" pitch.
Politics should not be allowed to interfere with health care decisions of women who wear the nation’s uniform.
Family Planning Funding Saves the State Money: President/CEO Brooks Testifies to Joint Committee
The question of whether women will continue to choose to be mothers hijacked healthcare debate
We strongly support the right of every woman to make important personal medical decisions for herself.
Family Planning Advocates Welcomes Swift Justice in Scott Roeder Murder Trial in Kansas
Tracey Brooks, president & CEO of FPA, speech on Women’s Health Matters: A Day of Action
Women's Health Matters: A Day of Action - See video highlights of attendees and speakers from the day.
Women's Issues Back on Agenda for U.S. Clinton calls for a six-year, $63 billion Global Health Initiative.
Women's Health Matters: A Day of Action - See our first photos and videos.
Women's Health Matters: A Day of Action - Gov. Paterson, legislative leaders address 300 advocates.
NY Family Planning Providers go from Cash Watch to Cash Warning; Headed toward Perfect Storm in Early 2010
A Wish List for the Pro-Choice Movement's Next 10 Years... not just to pay lip service
FPA releases statement against new proposed abortion language in the Senate Manager's Amendment
FPA releases statement on the defeat of the Nelson-Hatch Amendment in the U.S. Senate.
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Strong Clerical Support for a Woman's Right to Choose Does Exist. Pro-choice clergy receive little notice.
Victory for Women's Health: Senate Passes Mikulski's Women's Health Amendment 61-39.
From the Guttmacher Institute: Why private insurance companies should cover abortion.
Pro-Choice Advocates Travel to D.C. for National Day of Action on Health Care Reform. Follow us!
In examining rooms, we see women in terrible pain, but their suffering doesn’t count in Stupak/Pitts world.
Insurance Agency Execs Confirm Stupak Amendment Will Effectively Eliminate Coverage for Abortion Care
What years of anti-abortion protests & court challenges could not accomplish, the House of Representatives is ready to do with the stroke of a pen.
Millions of American women will face tough choices about abortion coverage if restrictions in the House health care bill become law.
Why the Stupak Amendment is a Monumental Setback. A breakdown of the amendment & its possible impact.
Family Planning Advocates and Clergy for Choice Combat Attacks on Health Care Reform as House Vote Nears
Save Lives, Help Economy: Letter to the Editor from President and CEO M. Tracey Brooks.
FPA President M. Tracey Brooks gives testimony at NYS Assembly Deficit Reduction Plan Hearing.
Save Lives, Help Economy: Letter to the Editor from President and CEO M. Tracey Brooks.
FPA President M. Tracey Brooks gives testimony at NYS Assembly Deficit Reduction Plan Hearing.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand holds Health Care Reform conference call with statewide super activists.
Young people resort to roll of dice and free care when they can't afford health insurance premiums.
Abortion & unintended pregnancy decline worldwide as
contraceptive use increases.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks on the floor to highlight the importance of women's health in health care reform.
Poll Shows 85% of New Yorkers Support Sex Ed for Youth - FPA urges federal funding for effective programs.
Amid Growing Concerns About Unemployment and Health Care, Many Women Have Trouble Meeting Contraceptive Needs.
Women's Health Advocates greet President Obama's motorcade at Hudson Valley Community College.
FDA panel urges HPV vaccine for boys and men - says shots could prevent genital warts in males 9 to 26
A steady decline in abortion providers underscores that legality does not guarantee access.
A new study in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry debunks "Abortion Trauma Syndrome."
Cecile Richards: Bishops' Health Care Far From "Universal"
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Gov. Paterson Appears at Demonstration, Agrees to Sign Bill to End Shackling of Pregnant Inmates.
Reform must factor in women's medical issues. Last year, PPWNY served more than 10,000 in need.
Sonya Sotomayer confirmed as the first Latina U.S. Supreme Court Justice 68-31.
Signs point to a healthcare plan that would continue to deny federal funds for abortions. That would be a mistake.
Planned Parenthood calls for action on health care reform debate. Have you taken action yet?
Center for Reproductive Rights releases groundbreaking report about threats to abortion providers.
Sotomayor faces questions about reproductive health issues in Senate confirmation hearing. Video.
Planned Parenthoods & supporters call on Congress to protect women's health in neational health care reform.
Sign the Petition to tell Congress that Women's Health Matters in Health Care Reform.
US Senate Takes First Step Toward Banning Global Gag Rule. Lautenberg Amendment passes 17-11.
71% of Americans overwhelmingly support requiring health plans 2 cover women’s reproductive health.
House moves to lift bans on abortion funding, needle exchange, domestic partnership, and medical marijuana in DC.
FPA's Brooks Urges Gov. to Prioritize Women's Health in Senate; Calls for Passage of Reproductive Health Act.
Assemblymember Hoyt calls for enhanced penalties for crimes against reproductive healthcare community.
Exposing Fake Women's Health Clinics: My Visit to a Local Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Attorney General Eric Holder: DOJ Will Do All It Can To "Deter Violence" Against Abortion Providers.
For most doctors, the decision whether or not to perform abortions is deeply personal, and often conflicted.
The Wichita abortion clinic run by Dr. George Tiller will remain closed permanently.
Growing list of statements regarding Murder of Dr. George Tiller. Keep checking back for more.
FPA President Brooks Calls Murder of Reproductive Health Provider Dr. Tiller 'Domestic Terrorism'
Women experience cost-related health access barriers at higher rates than their male counterparts.
FPA Encouraged by President Obama's Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court.
President Obama nominates federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor to U.S. Supreme Court.
Family Planning Advocates Congratulates Legislature on Limiting Prisoner Shackling in Child Birth
Immigrant women meet with 40 legislators on Language Access Bill (A.733/S.3740)
Contraception is rational solution. Cythia Tucker considers challenging abortion opponents to support it.
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FPA heralds Obama's budget ending abstinence-only programs and funding new evidence-based sex ed.
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Family Planning Advocates CEO T. Brooks meets with D.C. lawmakers on National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
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Clergy support health issues:
Family planning, basic care emphasized; "Roe" remains a key concern
Food and Drug Administration makes Plan B emergency contraception available to 17 year-olds
Why Accidents (The Pregnant Kind) Happen - NPR explore birth control options and unintended pregnancy
Reproductive health part of emerging political landscape.-Opinion from Rev. Tomi Jacobs .
Women need timely access to health care, especially in an emergency. -Letter from Rev. Tom Davis.
Economy impacts women's decisions related to reproductive health. Demand for services increases.
FDA Ordered to Rethink Age Restriction for Plan B Judge Says Politics Influenced Policy.
More than 100 Teens Attend Youth Conference to Learn Important Health Advocacy Skills.
Merger May Hurt Women - The announcement of a three-way merger among Capital Region hospitals is big news.
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March 2, 2009
Female genital mutilation study legislation passes Assembly. The Legislation would require a study to be done on the prevalence of the practice in the state in order to remedy
the situation in culturally appropriate ways.
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February 2 , 2009
Family Planning Advocates president and CEO, Tracey Brooks testimony before the New York State Senate and Assembly Health and Medicaid
Joint Legislative Hearings on the 2009-2010 Executive Budget.
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January 12, 2009
300 advocates converge on Albany for Women's Health Matters: A Day of Action. Attendees heard from government leaders and Shelby Knox.
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