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Jul 19, 2022

Facing Protests And Harassment, Local Abortion Providers Call For Protection

“It is incredibly frustrating. … You can stand right outside and be yelled at and intimidated. And yet the Supreme Court, who made this decision, they have a huge buffer. They won’t let you on their steps.”

Sep 13, 2021

Planned Parenthood Of Metropolitan Washington Now Offers At-Home Abortion Medication

Planned Parenthood is able to send medication via the mail, without a patient needing to step in a doctor’s office.

May 05, 2020

‘Our Doors Are Open’: Reproductive Health Clinics Still Provide Care During The Pandemic

“People still have sex during a pandemic,” says the head of Planned Parenthood Metropolitan Washington.

Aug 23, 2019

Man Arrested For Threatening To ‘Shoot Up’ A Planned Parenthood In D.C.

“Make sure you tell them about how I plan to shoot up a planned parenthood facility in Washington D.C., on August 19th at 3pm,” the man allegedly said.

Jul 27, 2017

Democratic Rock Star Senators Join Planned Parenthood Rally At The Capitol

Speakers included Senators Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Al Franken.

Apr 06, 2017

Maryland Pledges To Mitigate Any Federal Planned Parenthood Cuts

It’s the first state to do so.

Jan 21, 2017

Photos: Hundreds Partied in Solidarity At Planned Parenthood’s Pink Ball

Mayor Muriel Bowser showed up to show her support, along with several politicians, celebrities, and Mike Hot Pence.

Jan 11, 2017

Tickets To Free Common/The National Show Are Gone, And You Never Stood A Chance At Getting Them

It appears that it’s an insiders-only event.

Jan 10, 2017

More Than 20 Faith Leaders Bless Planned Parenthood’s New D.C. Clinic

“Now I can tell patients that this is a blessed space.”

Jan 10, 2017

Update: Common, The National Are Headlining A Free D.C. Concert For Planned Parenthood But The Ticketing Process Is A Mystery

It’s taking place at the 9:30 Club on the day before inauguration.

 
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