What’s Happening with Planned Parenthood Funding Now?
This week on "Nine Lives, One Opinion," my cats talk about the political targeting of PPFA.
Farzad: Ears twitching while watching the news. Farnoush… did I hear that right? The House just passed something that would defund Planned Parenthood?
Farnoush: Tail flicking with concern. You heard right, Farzad. The House just passed a massive budget bill—by just one vote—that includes a provision to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding.
Farzad: But… I thought Planned Parenthood was just about abortion?
Farnoush: That’s the biggest myth out there. Abortions are just a small part of what they do. Planned Parenthood provides birth control, STI testing, cervical and breast cancer screenings, gender-affirming care, and more. Every year, 2 million people rely on them, many of whom have no other affordable option.
Farzad: Eyes wide. So if they’re defunded… what happens?
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