Discussing Planned Parenthood at the dinner table
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Are you that awkward guest at a dinner party? You know the one. S/he finds one kindly ear and latches a hold of its owner like a life preserver? I am. Meh… Continue Reading
What happens to Minnesotans if Title X is eliminated?
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You’ve probably heard it on the news—the U.S. House is playing politics with women’s health, working to zero out Title X family planning funds. The fact is, Title X is a common sense program that has historically been supported by both parties. Continue Reading
What our daughters and sons deserve
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Last week brought some very disturbing news from the Centers for Disease Control: there is a steep rise in the number of sexually active teens who are using the rhythm method as a primary method of birth control. As a “method,” it is highly unreliable, and, according to national experts, points to why the decline in teen pregnancy rates has stalled.
Archbishop inadvertently generates $14K in Planned Parenthood donations
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In a culture war where negativity often rules, pro-choice advocates used a recent anti-abortion protest featuring Archbishop John Nienstedt as a way to raise funds for their efforts. Every year on Good Friday, Pro-Life Action Ministries hosts a protest outside a Planned Parenthood clinic on Ford Parkway in St. Paul. This year, the leader of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis showed up- the first time someone of his stature participated, protesters said. Planned Parenthood set up a “pledge a protester” system that allowed supporters to donate a set dollar amount for each anti-abortion protester that turned out. Continue Reading