...controversial ways includes Planned Parenthood. Without Planned Parenthood many women and men would go without things such as breast exams, STD testing, and prostate screening. In this essay I will explain what planned parenthood does, the controversy, why we should fund it, and what will happen if Planned Parenthood is defunded. With 38,000 staff members, Planned Parenthood is responsible providing health services to 2.7 million men, women, and young adults. (Planned Parenthood...
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...Planned Parenthood: The Next Great Debate The ethical, legal, and religious fight of abortion has been a long and strenuous fight, with smaller arguments, such as the now newly publicized controversy of Planned Parenthood and it’s functions, spawning from the main issue. The opinions on abortion have been divided into two main arguments; pro-life and pro-choice. While there is great variation between the two opposing sides, there is little variation in the views belonging to the same side. Many ideas that propose a different solution to the issue of abortion and it’s offsets are often diminished to ‘unrealistic’ and ‘too hopeful’ for the main issue at hand. However, several solutions that have been proposed are well thought out and ultimately useful for the debate over abortion and Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization which receives almost 530 million dollars from the government each year. They receive almost $392 million from private organizations, $306 million from non-governmental services, and $78 million from other revenues. The organization, which focuses on the health and wellbeing of women and children, in notorious for it’s supposed high abortion rates, despite the fact that abortion makes up only 2% of services the non-profit organization offers. Most of Planned Parenthood’s revenue consists of helping women’s contraception and the treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections. 15% of what they do is also cancer screening and prevention...
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...Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood federation of America (PPFA), better known as Planned Parenthood, is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare and family planning services. Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate (Planned). Planned Parenthood receives federal funding to help practice the services they provide, but some groups believe that funding this organization is morally wrong. Critics of Planned Parenthood say the Government should not continue to fund this organization because of the certain services they provide. To cut funding from this organization would be wrong and would absolutely jeopardize individuals and families who seek assistance from it. Planned Parenthood is an affordable healthcare that provides services that other healthcare companies do not provide. To defund the organization would cause harm and leave many people to go without their essential services, which is unjust. Margaret Sanger was the founder of Planned Parenthood in 1916, with the opening of a birth control critic for women. The opening of the clinic ended soon and that lead to her incarceration (Planned). By 1952 the organization became one of the founding members of the International Planned Parenthood Foundation (MSPP). Richard Nixon was an important advocator of women being able to attain contraceptives at an affordable price, and from that he signed a law passed by congress known as the Title X of the Public...
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...Planned Parenthood Intro-Andrea: Health care is extremely important, but one form which is overlooked or often not talked about often is sexual healthcare. Did you know these facts? Over 25 million people have died from AIDS since 1981. STDs often cause death, infertility, chronic pain, birth defects, & miscarriages. Everyday 12,000 American teens contract an STD. 1 in 5 Americans have genital herpes. 90% don’t know it and don’t show signs. There are 750,000 teen pregnancies in the U.S. a year (2,000 a day). About 80% of teen fathers don’t stay with the mom. Every 45 seconds someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. How can we prevent these numbers and statistics? We can with Planned Parenthood. Need-Julie: Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a partner helping similar organizations around the world. It delivers reproductive health care, sex education, and therapy for victims of rape, and information to millions of people worldwide. With approximately 700 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood is an educated leader and trusted health care provider able to provide many services. A few are-contraception, sex education, STD and cancer screening, and more. When people first hear about Planned Parenthood, they often turn their head the other way because of the controversial topics surrounding the organization. A huge reason why is because Planned Parenthood supports the termination of pregnancies...
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...Abortion: A History of Controversy, Court Cases, and Contention Abortion: A History of Controversy, Court Cases, and Contention By: Carla Phillips Pol-210 Submitted July 28, 2014 “Abortion: A History of Controversy, Court Cases, and Contention” Carla Phillips, POL-210 This research is a chronology of abortion not only from a legislative aspect, but also a social one. The goal is to show both sides of the abortion debate through court decisions, social activism, and well-known opponents and proponents. This will be an objective look at the topic without regards to my personal opinion. Abortion is a widely disputed topic within the United States. Whether politically inclined or not, most people have an opinion on abortion. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines abortion as “the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus”. ("Abortion - Medical Definition and More from Merriam-Webster", n.d) Even the basic definition invokes a debate. Proponents of abortion argue that life does not begin at conception, making the phrase “death of the embryo or fetus” inaccurate. Something cannot die if it hasn’t yet lived. Opponents of abortion, on the other hand, argue that life does begin with conception, making abortion tantamount to murder. The American Medical Association first condemned any abortion with the exception of ones performed to preserve the life of the mother or child...
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...Planned Parenthood turned one hundred years old last year in October. Throughout the years with the presence of this organization, Planned Parenthood has made history with their struggles and triumphs. But despite all of that Planned Parenthood still stands as the most trusted reproductive health provider, and benefits our society in a unique way. There is some controversy over the Planned Parenthood topic. It may be seen as a sinful abortion distributer to some, and a great benefit that helps people with low income to others. Ways for the low income population to acquire sexual healthcare services are dwindling. Planned Parenthood is the main organization that gives access to low cost professional health care services to those low income...
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...THESIS: Planned Parenthood should not be defunded by the federal government because it would be illogical, people would lose resources, and Planned Parenthood provides more than just abortions, contrary to popular beliefs. MORE THAN ABORTIONS MISLEADING STATISTICS A statistic circulated the 94% of Planned Parenthood’s procedures are abortions, which is misleading and untrue. It was created by a Susan B. Anthony association and included all “pregnancy services,” including prenatal tests and adoption referrals, even though the two are totally unrelated (Rovner). Adoption referrals do not even directly correlate to abortions. If a parent seeks an abortion referral, it would mean that they were planning on having the child and not aborting...
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...defund Planned Parenthood because of this issue. Despite this controversy there are still many people who support Planned Parenthood. These people recognize that there are several reasons why Planned Parenthood should not be defunded. The Federal Government should continue to fund Planned Parenthood because women are able to have access to essential reproductive health services, affordable health care and there are negative repercussions for public health if Planned Parenthood was defunded. Women are able to have access to essential reproductive health services through Planned Parenthood as long as the Federal Government...
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...A Research Study to Determine if the GOP’s Argument to Defund Planned Parenthood is Creditable By Nathaniel A. Payne Submitted to the Faculty of Brandman University In partial fulfillment of the requirement for HRCU 630 Conflict & Negotiation 03 April 2016 Introduction The Grand Ole Parties’ (GOP) argument to defund Planned Parenthood is not creditable because of one particular reason; Planned Parenthood is not using government funds to conduct abortion. These are the term in which the legislation was written and passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Planned Parenthood receives public funds to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services and ensure access to such services to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality to promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications (Planned Parenthood, 2014). Now the GOP wish to change legislation and deny Planned Parenthood public fund because now the Party wish to argue that no organization should receive public fund that conducts abortions for any program it does. All people have the right to make decisions for them-selves. To be able to make informed choices people need education and resources (Lottes, 2013). First and foremost this is not attracting the Republican...
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...Background on Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a non-profit organization, which is dedicated to providing sexual education and access to reproductive health care services. The organization was founded in 1916 and is known for its active participation in lobbying for the policies that enable Americans to access comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, education, and information. Cecile Richards, daughter of the first female governor of Texas, Democrat Ann Richards a well-known feminist and political activist became its president in 2006. 1 in every 5 women would use Planned Parenthood service during her lifetime. Educational programs were made available to nearly 1.2 million youths and adults...
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...A Research Study to Determine if the GOP’s Argument to Defund Planned Parenthood is Creditable By Nathaniel A. Payne Submitted to the Faculty of Brandman University In partial fulfillment of the requirement for HRCU 630 Conflict & Negotiation 03 April 2016 Introduction The Grand Ole Parties’ (GOP) argument to defund Planned Parenthood is not creditable because of one particular reason; Planned Parenthood is not using government funds to conduct abortion. These are the term in which the legislation was written and passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Planned Parenthood receives public funds to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services and ensure access to such services to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality to promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications (Planned Parenthood, 2014). Now the GOP wish to change legislation and deny Planned Parenthood public fund because now the Party wish to argue that no organization should receive public fund that conducts abortions for any program it does. All people have the right to make decisions for them-selves. To be able to make informed choices people need education and resources (Lottes, 2013). First and foremost this is not attracting the Republican...
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...is about a women’s right. The controversy of Pro Choice vs. Pro Life plays a strong role in society. This has further drawn attention from the National Abortion Federation (NAF). The NAF interest group favors Pro Choice taking pride in educating women on abortion as well as allowing them the freedom of choice. There are two kinds of abortion options that the National Abortion Federation supports in the U.S. – in – clinic abortion and the abortion pill. Statistically more than one million women choose abortion each year. Abortions are so common that 1 out of 3 women in the U.S. participate in the termination of a child before the age of 45. Each woman has a different case with a unique story, and due to this a women has the freedom to choose depending on their personal situation. Due to this, approximately 20 to 30 legal abortions are performed each year. The National Abortion Federation provides women strength, information, safe procedures and a referral program to put each woman in front of the right doctor. The federal judiciary is the most crucial battlefield in the current fight to preserve women’s reproductive choices The National Abortion Federation is fiercely fighting for what they believe in, Pro Choice; Freedom of Choice. As of February 18, 2011 the newly elected leaders in the House of Representatives voted 240 to 185 in favor of the Pence Amendment, which bans Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funding. Planned Parenthood is the largest government funded...
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...Public Relations Name: Institution: 1. Mix of media used to implement public relations campaign There are three main mixes of media that were used in the implementation of the public relations campaign. One of these is the use of television. Today, almost all homes in the country own a television set. It is therefore a very effective method of implementing a public relations campaign. The public relations campaign on television needed especially to be done during prime time (Zhang, 2013, p. 1323). During this period, there are numerous people who are watching television. It is therefore very easy for the organization to reach numerous people. This also helped to show the seriousness that the foundation was putting on the issue at hand. The second media mix that the foundation considered using is the use of print media. The organization needed to examine the most popular print media in the nation. It then put the respective public relations campaign in a bid to convey the issue at hand. In using the print media, there are several objectives that the organization hoped to achieve. First, bearing in mind that one is in possession of a newspaper for a period of time, he will be able to examine the news release in details and gain an understanding on all the matters at hand. In addition, this media gives the recipient a chance to issue a comprehensive reply (Kahle, 2001, p. 34). The final media mix is the social media. In the recent past, the social media has gained...
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...(Lupkin). Later in 1992 Planned Parenthood filed suit against the State of Pennsylvania, case of Casey vs. Planned Parenthood, arguing that the Abortion Control Act was in violation of the Supreme Court’s Ruling of Roe vs. Wade. The Abortion Control Act went against the Constitution’s Fourth and Fourteenth amendments, which interfered with a woman’s “liberty interests” and “privacy interests” that brought about unfair treatment through the normal judicial system, as a citizen of the United States of America called Due Process. This Act required a 24-hour waiting period before abortion, which at that time women were then given information regarding abortion, it also unless hardship was granted by a judge, required minors to have permission from a parent, as well requiring married women to communicate with their husbands their ideas and plans for having an abortion. Finally Abortion clinics of Pennsylvania were required to report to the State (McBride). Here we are in 2017 and women continue to fight for the rights and access to control over what happens with their bodies. As if planning a family is not tough enough for any individual, the woman or couple of low-income status continues facing hurdles with health care benefits. We now have a President that is signing bills such as Title X that is allowing states to cut funding to abortion providers, the same providers that provide many more services that prevent pregnancies (Pestano). Places such as Planned Parenthood one of the leading...
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...Planned Parenthood& The Defunding Movement Introduction Planned Parenthood is a national nonprofit organization of the United States. It is a fundamental provider of reproductive health care. Planned Parenthood has 61 affiliates throughout the country, with an estimated 700 health clinics in almost all states. It is not only a health care provider, but also an educator and advocate for women’s health. Planned Parenthood assists women in making conscious and well-informed choices about health, sex, and family planning. Every year over three million women, men, and teens visit Planned Parenthood associated medical centers to receive health care such as routine gynecological exams, breast and cervical cancer screenings, contraceptive services, abortion care, sexually transmitted infection/disease testing and treatment. According to Planned Parenthood, one out of five female Americans pays a visit to a Planned Parenthoodcenter throughout the course of her life (Planned Parenthood, 2014). Because Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization, it relies heavily on government funding to support its broad mission and programs. At the end of the 2014 fiscal year, it was revealed that Planned Parenthood health centers were recipients of $528.4 million in government funds. These funds were the largest source of income for the organization followed by private donors, charitable foundations, and non-government sources. With this being said, federal funding is absolutely essential to...
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