Planned Parenthood Advocate

STI Rates in Minnesota on the Rise

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:10 -0500

It’s no secret to most Minnesotans that sexually transmitted disease (STDs) are a big problem for communities across our state. What is surprising is that despite national efforts to raise awareness around the STD epidemic, encourage annual testing, and educate the public about prevention, more and more Minnesotans are getting...

Planned Parenthood's Next Generation takes first step

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:50:13 -0500

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota recently hosted its inaugural Born After Roe event – an initiative aimed at introducing the next generation of supporters and advocates to the organization through conversation, connections and education. Read one participants take on the event: I have often heard that women (and...

New fact sheet on Obamacare to educate Minnesotans on life-saving benefits

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:15:36 -0500

How will Obamacare affect your reproductive healthcare coverage in Minnesota? A new fact sheet from PPMNS on the Affordable Care Act tells you exactly how.

Women's Press Poll shows Planned Parenthood is WHAT WOMEN WANT for health care, volunteer opportunities, and for philanthropy!

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:52:17 -0500

Did you hear? Planned Parenthood was mentioned in MN Women’s Press! The magazine recently published the results of their reader survey, “What women want!” Planned Parenthood took home the prize in two categories, along with a nod in a third category.

Senator introduces bill to cover abortion for Peace Corps volunteers

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:42:46 -0500

With the new Peace Corps Equity Act, Peace Corps volunteers would be granted coverage already given to most women with insurance plans from the federal government.

National Action Fund President Will Speak in Minneapolis

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:10:16 -0500

On May 8, Planned Parenthood Action Fund's national president, Cecile Richards, will be the featured guest for our Sex, Politics, and Cocktails fundraiser in Minneapolis.

Share Your Story

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:28:05 -0500

North Dakota’s constitutional amendment that puts Personhood on the ballot in 2014 goes far beyond just banning abortion--it could ban some forms of birth control and IVF. Help us fight back by sharing your story with us today. We need to help educate the public in North Dakota about everything...

Thousands of women’s health opponents expected in St. Paul

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:50:14 -0500

Every year on Good Friday, thousands of opponents of women’s health protest outside of Planned Parenthood on Vandalia and University in St. Paul.

ND Governor Dalrymple Signs Virtual Abortion Ban

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:23:16 -0500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/26/13 Governor Dalrymple Signs Virtual Abortion Ban; North Dakota Braces for Litigation as “Personhood” Heads to 2014 Ballot Fargo, ND – Today, Governor Dalrymple signed a near total abortion ban into law, effectively making North Dakota one of the most hostile states in the country towards women’s...

New Minnesota health care exchange signed into law

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:07:13 -0500

Governor Dayton signed into law the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Act on Wednesday, creating a new health insurance marketplace increasing accessibility for Minnesota women and families.