Connecticut, Legislation
    Big Victories for Reproductive Justice in 2011
    June 15, 2011

    The 2011 legislative session ended on June 8 and we celebrate many reproductive justice victories.  We worked hard to defeat attempts to defund Planned Parenthood in CT by newly elected state Senator Len Suzio  (R-13) and other anti-choice amendments.   Our work is not over as...

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    Anti-Discrimination Coalition
    June 07, 2011

    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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    Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Connecticut
    May 17, 2011

    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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    "I Stand With Planned Parenthood" -- Watch the Videos
    March 21, 2011

    Nearly 1,000,000 people from around the country have signed the "I Stand With Planned Parenthood" pledge.  We gathered some videos from friends and supporters that you can watch below. ...

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    Michael Roth Stands with Planned Parenthood
    March 01, 2011

    Wesleyan President Michael Roth stands with Planned Parenthood in this blog on the Huffington Post. ...

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    Wesleyan Students Rally for Planned Parenthood
    February 27, 2011

    More than 300 students at Wesleyan University and other colleges gathered to support Planned Parenthood on February 26. Guest speakers included Michael Roth, President of Wesleyan University, President and CEO of PPSNE Judy Tabar, President of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards and our U.S....

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    House Votes to Cut Off Funding: Vital Health Services in Jeopardy
    February 18, 2011

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Rep. Mike Pence (R-Indiana) to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds for any purpose, including providing basic primary and lifesaving preventive health care to women and families. ...

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    Rep. DeLauro Stands with Planned Parenthood
    February 18, 2011

    For the past two nights Representative Rosa DeLauro has stood on the floor of the House and defended Planned Parenthood and spoke out against the attacks on funding cuts to Title X and Planned Parenthood. We are grateful for her voice and her strong leadership on women’s health. Now more...

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    Malloy and Wyman Stand with Planned Parenthood
    February 17, 2011

    Governor Dannel Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman wrote to House Speaker John Boehner to protest the attacks on Planned Parenthood.  "One of our primary responsibilities is to ensure that all of our state's citizens have access to adequate health care.  We implore you...

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    Thank You, Senator Blumenthal
    February 15, 2011

    Please take a moment to thank Sen. Blumenthal for standing up against attacks on Title X and Planned Parenthood, and for being such a strong and forceful advocate of women's health.  Call his office at 860-258-6940 or leave a note on his web site. Read more about Senator Blumenthal...

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