Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Hi, I'm Vanessa Cullins, vice president for medical affairs at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. I am excited to have the opportunity to share with you from time to time some sexual health information that I hope will help you lead a happy and healthy romantic life. In this column, we'll get to talk about sex, relationships, stds, and other sexual health issues that are important to ourselves and our community. Millions of our sisters and brothers turn to Planned Parenthood for sexual and reproductive health care. It's a good place to go, especially if you don't have health insurance or are on a ... Read Full Story

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration took a first step Friday toward rescinding a controversial rule mandated by the Bush administration that protects U.S. health workers who refuse to participate in abortions and other care on moral grounds. An official at the Department of Health and Human Services said the rule had "upset the balance" between allowing doctors to decline to provide abortions and protecting the rights of women to get the care they need. The move to rescind the rule was welcomed by abortion rights groups and condemned by opponents of abortion. House Republican leader John Boehner said it would weaken a ... Read Full Story

Go to any Christian Right site. Choose one at random. Chances are great that you will find a rant against Planned Parenthood. The Christian Right (which includes the Catholic Right) hate Planned Parenthood with a passion that exceeds any lust they might have for gaining converts or any desire still left in their demented souls to follow their mythical Jesus. The Christian Right has been bragging as to how their minions drove Planned Parenthood out of the Panhandle area of Florida. That small victory gave them a taste of blood and they're back for more. The fight against PP went to the Senate carried ... Read Full Story

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration took a first step Friday to rescind a controversial Bush-mandated regulation allowing healthcare professionals to refuse to provide services and information on moral grounds. An official at the Department of Health and Human Services said the Bush administration rule had "upset the balance" between allowing doctors to decline to provide abortions and protecting the rights of women to get the care they need. Current law includes a conscience clause for providers who do not want to perform abortions, but the Bush administration rule that took effect Jan. 20 went much further, the agency official said on condition ... Read Full Story

Scroll down for the poll ... Drudge is breaking this, and has the reactions of the top presidential candidates. It's very telling to see where they come down on this issue, and should sway at least a few votes. AP : The 5-4 decision written by Justice Anthony Kennedy said the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that Congress passed and President Bush signed into law in 2003 does not violate a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. The law also will allow up to two years in prison if a doctor chooses to ignore it. Of course, Planned Parenthood is upset with the ruling. ... Read Full Story