As thousands gathered for the Women’s March on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on Saturday, in Stamford a crowd of about 200 gathered outside Stamford Superior Court for a rally for reproductive rights. Continue Reading →
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GROUP LETTER: Sexual and reproductive health care are on the ballot.
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“If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, abortion rights may be determined on a state-by-state basis. The legislators we elect now could well decide whether Connecticut women and their partners continue to have access to safe, legal abortion. Choose carefully.” – Erica Buchsbaum, Katey Goldberg, Donna Moffly, Sheila Mossman, Brice Russian, Nancie Schwarzman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Brice Russian, Donna Moffly, Erica Buchsbaum, Katey Goldberg, Nancie Schwarzman, Planned Parenthood, reproductive rights
PHOTOS: Protest Against Highly Restrictive Abortion Laws: “This is a War on American Women”
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“This is not a principled argument about policy. This isn’t just a debate about abortion. This is a war on American women.” William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, abortion rights, Alex Bergstein, Amelia, Bella Subramanian, Caroline Simmons, Danielle Eason
Women’s Rights Icon Gloria Steinem Inspires Advocates at Planned Parenthood Fundraiser in Stamford
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The sold-out fundraiser welcomed 750+ guests and raised nearly ONE MILLION DOLLARS for
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. All proceeds from the Spring Luncheon support 17 health centers in Connecticut and Rhode Island and the care of 75,000 patients each year, regardless of their ability to pay. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Gloria Steinem, Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Frantz and Bergstein Spar Over I95 Tolls, State Finances, Gun Safety, Reproductive Rights
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There were so many people packed into the town hall meeting room Wednesday night that the debate was interrupted fire marshal. People blocking aisles, standing in the back and sides of the room were required to leave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, NARAL, Planned Parenthood, Scott Frantz
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England’s Annual Luncheon Raises $606,000 for Women’s Reproductive Health
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The spring luncheon brought together people from all across Fairfield County in support of women’s reproductive health. The event raised over $606,000. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Sacred Heart Quietly Backs Down on Sticker Ultimatum
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Last week Kate Murray was told by head of school Pam Hayes to remove a sticker that said “I stand with Planned Parenthood” from her laptop or leave the school. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Kate Murray, Pam Hayes, Planned Parenthood, Sacred Heart Greenwich
Small Planned Parenthood Sticker at Sacred Heart Greenwich Creates Big Stir
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When a Sacred Heart Greenwich student was told to remove a sticker in support of Planned Parenthood or jeopardize her enrollment at school, reaction on the internet was fast and furious. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, First Amendment, free speech, Kate Murray, Planned Parenthood, Sacred Heart Greenwich
Crowd Fills “Call to Action” Meeting on Reproductive Rights at Greenwich Town Hall
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At a “call to action” meeting on reproductive rights at Greenwich Town Hall, a group of about 100 jammed into the lower level lounge to listen to speakers including representatives from NARAL and Planned Parenthood.
Speakers reviewed the positions of the Greenwich delegation to proposed anti-abortion bills. Continue Reading →