Egypt Fights Harassment; Mourdock Comments on Rape
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Susan G. Komen’s Top Two Leaders Resign
Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s top two leaders announced their resignations. The move comes about six months after the nonprofit ignited controversy by announcing an end to grants to Planned Parenthood, a decision it quickly reversed after backlash.
Saudis Olympics-Bound; 2 Afghan Women Executed
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Gay Marriage Laws OK’d; Planned Parenthood Snared
The U.S. appeals court in Boston ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, while the anti-choice group Live Action released a video against Planned Parenthood.
Court Halts Abortion Law; Yemenis Attack Veil-less
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Planned Parenthood Back in Line of Heavy Fire
Amid a fresh spring spree of legislative attacks on Planned Parenthood the organization is also saying that it suspects it is being targeted by a new organized sting operation. Press summary here.
Fewer Pap Tests, GOP Slaps Anti-Violence Act
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Susan G. Komen’s Apolitical Pink Turns Red
By now everyone knows about the money the Susan G. Komen for the Cure gives to Planned Parenthood. But who funds Komen? The roster includes Denver Broncos’ Tim Tebow, a star in the anti-choice political field, and Donald Trump.
Komen Reverses Course; Virginia OKs Abortion Bill
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