Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that provides reproductive care and education in communities all over the United States of America and globally. Planned Parenthood is an extremely controversial organization and gets an extremely unfair reputation of being evil.
I wanted to write this article to advocate for this organization because I have seen the amazing things it has done for people. If you want to know why I stand with Planned Parenthood, and why you should too, keep on reading.
I stand with Planned Parenthood because they are NOT an abortion factory.
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They do offer the utilities to terminate a pregnancy, but planned parenthood is so much MORE than that. They provide cancer screenings, emergency contraception, LGBTQIA+ services, men's health services, counseling, STD screening, general patient care, birth control, and SO much more. When you advocate to defund planned parenthood, you are advocating to defund reliable patient care for communities all over.
I stand with Planned Parenthood because I am pro-choice.
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Pro-choice does NOT mean pro-abortion. I personally do not think I would ever get an abortion, but I support a women's right to CHOOSE. Planned Parenthood is a safe environment where women can make informed decisions on what to do with their bodies. It is their body, therefore, it is THEIR choice.
I stand with Planned Parenthood because they CARE about their patients.
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They educate patients about sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options, and general sexual and reproductive health. They offer information on what to do if you suffer from depression, substance abuse, hypertension, and diabetes.
I stand with Planned Parenthood because I support vaccinations.
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Planned Parenthood offers vaccinations such as the influenza shot and expresses the importance of vaccines in every person.
I stand with Planned Parenthood because they need our support.
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So many people are giving out misinformation on planned parenthood that puts the organization at risk of being defunded. By standing with Planned Parenthood, volunteering, and educating the public, we can help make a difference.
I stand with Planned Parenthood because of personal experience.
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You do not get to judge a place that you have not experienced. When I was 18 years old, I found out by going to a Planned Parenthood that I had suffered from a miscarriage. I had no idea I was even pregnant. I was alone. I was scared. But after walking into the doors of my local Planned Parenthood, I was greeted warmly and treated with respect. I felt safe. I didn't feel alone. I want every woman who feels scared to know that there is help out there. There are people who care.
I support Planned Parenthood, and I am not ashamed to admit it.
I stand with Planned Parenthood, and you should too.
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(If you are a student at Temple University and you wish to get involved, follow @ppgtu on Instagram.)