Coalitions

    We participate in a wide range of coalitions striving to improve public health and safeguard reproductive freedom. Here are some of our current coalitions.
    "Since Roe": The Decision that Made All the Difference Needs Your Voice
    By Paula Hodges, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England On January 22, 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the landmark Roe v. Wade case. The decision ensured that the right to privacy in the U.S. Constitution permits a woman to choose...

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    Anti-Discrimination Coalition
    On June 4, 2011 the Senate passed  HB 6599 20-16. Planned Parenthood, a long time coalition partner, is thrilled with the passage of this bill which will make protections explicit and uniform in Connecticut’s non-discrimination law by adding gender identity and gender expression....

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    Better Choices for Connecticut
    Better Choices for Connecticut is a community coalition working to help Connecticut make smarter choices on ways to improve the state’s imbalanced revenue system so that it: Advances opportunity for shared prosperity for all Connecticut residents; Preserves services for children, families...

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    Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Connecticut
    Last week the Senate debated SB 210  which would ban Bisphenol-A (BPA) from thermal paper receipt.  Two years ago, CT made history by banning BPA  from children’s  products and food containers.  Now it is time to further protect the people in CT from this toxic...

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    Coalition Marks Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
    The Connecticut Coalition for Choice commemorated the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Thursday with a news conference at the State Capitol. ...

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    Connecticut Coalition for Choice
    The CT Coalition for Choice is comprised of organizations that prioritize reproductive health as a legislative priority. The coalition works on a state and federal level to preserve and protect all aspects of women’s reproductive health care through advocacy, education and legislative...

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    Everybody Benefits Coalition
    Paid Sick Leave Passes! After 11 hours of debate, Connecticut made history on June 4, 2011 as the first state in the nation to mandate paid sick leave for service workers.  The bill passed the Senate two weeks ago and will now go to the Governor’s desk for his signature. ...

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    Health Care 4 Every 1
    The healthcare4every1 Campaign is the statewide educational and advocacy campaign uniting residents, businesses, and organizations committed to quality, affordable health care for everyone. Coordinated by the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, the campaign seeks to build public and...

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    Health Care for America NOW!
    The time is ripe for America to finally bring affordabilty and accessibility to its health care system. Planned Parenthood is working with the Health Care for America NOW coalition to ensure that it happens. ...

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    Healthy Teens Connecticut
    Planned Parenthood understands the urgent need for CT youth to have access to medically accurate, developmentally appropriate sex education in their schools. It is critical that Connecticut youth have access to education, information and services to make responsible choices about sex and their...

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