Abbott Launches Investigation Into Planned Parenthood

Texas GOP jump to attack PP after sting videos surface

"...if Texas lawmakers have not done enough to eviscerate Planned Parenthood, they now plan to launch a full-scale investigation..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Medicaid Exclusion

The provider claims the state is breaking federal law

"...Planned Parenthood has filed suit against the state of Texas..."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lawmakers Might Not Like Planned Parenthood, But Voters Do

The war on women's health continues at the Capitol

"...Republican lawmakers might not like Planned Parenthood, or funding family-planning health services – but Texas..."

May 16, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood in the WHP: On Again, Off Again

Judge thinks it's unlikely Texas will be able to justify the rule banning PP from the Women's Health Program

"...At press time, 49 of the state's Planned Parenthood clinics – and thousands of..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Has Its Day in Court

Is banning PP from the Women's Health Program unconstitutional?

"...Does banning Planned Parenthood from participation in the Women's Health Pro­gram actually..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Anti-Choice Bill SB 8

Health providers hope to strike down second-trimester abortion ban

"...Planned Parenthood, a duo of Austin attorneys, and the Center..."

July 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Rights Lawsuit Filed Against State of Texas

"...rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Texas on behalf of abortion providers across the state...."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...In late March, staff at the Planned Par­ent­hood clinic on East Ben White Boulevard in South..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Quote of the Week

"..."The outrageous accusations leveled against Planned Parenthood, based on heavily doctored videos, are offensive and..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...1) See "Quote of the Year."..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature

Supremes Chip Another Brick out of 'Roe' Wall

Court allows ban on 'partial birth' procedure

"...so-called "partial-birth abortion," even in cases where the health of the mother is at issue – a ruling that..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Smith Wins Again

'Chronicle' writer brings home prestigious journalism award

"...Chronicle staff writer Jordan Smith is bringing home a Planned Parenthood Federation of America Maggie Award...."

June 11, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Celebrate Reproductive Rights While You Can

A Planned Parenthood benefit party and props for Jordan Smith

"...Chron writer Jordan Smith winning a reporting award from Planned Parenthood and a sure-to-be-outrageously-entertaining upcoming benefit for that tireless..."

July 8, 2011 News Post by Cindy Widner

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...On April 1, following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

"...To Lila Rose, the founder and president of the anti-abortion group Live Action, the real war on..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...boycott brought construction to a halt on a new Planned Parenthood clinic at Ben White and South Congress, where..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: The New Inquisition

The assault on Planned Parenthood is an assault on health care

"...inspiring to watch Austin's own Cecile Richards defend the Planned Parenthood Federation of America before the U.S. House Oversight..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Will State Be Allowed to Exclude PP From WHP?

That question is now before federal court

"...Does banning Planned Parenthood from participation in the Women's Health Program actually..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lawsuit Filed Against HB 2

Reproductive rights groups take state abortion restrictions to court

"...A federal lawsuit filed against the state of Texas this morning by reproductive rights advocates on behalf..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...In a series of dizzying legal twists and turns over state officials’ draconian..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Wack-Ass Keroack, Part Three

"...Twenty-four organizations - an array including Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the National Organization for..."

Nov. 22, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Gentlewoman and a Scholar

Smith takes home Texas Institute of Letters journalism award

"...the first time in its history, the Texas Institute of Letters has awarded its Stanley Walker Newspaper Journalism award..."

April 17, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

TV Eye

A spoonful of censorship …

"...It's not often that I quote has-been 1950s rock-lite crooners, but when..."

May 7, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Backassward Birth Control Ruling

8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says contraceptives are intended for use prior to pregnancy, meaning employers don't have to cover cost of contraceptives for female patients under health plans

"...According to a majority opinion from a three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, contraceptives are..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Not Everyone Hates Women's Health Care

Voters support funding Planned Parenthood

"...Republican lawmakers might not like Planned Parenthood or funding family-planning health services – but Texas..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Talk First Battles Rise in Teen Pregnancy

Planned Parenthood's new program targets parent education

"...On Jan. 16, Austin's Planned Parenthood launched Talk First, a new parent-education program featuring..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reproductive Rights Fight

South Dakota lawmakers set stage for most targeted attack on abortion rights since 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling; and Bush's proposed FY 2007 budget features cuts to women's and family planning programs

"...impact – such as an exception in the case of incest or rape; any amendment, or "special circumstances," Hunt..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Abortion Gag Rule

Trump's war on women's health continues

"...last Friday made good on their promise to defund Planned Parenthood by proposing a so-called abortion "gag rule" on..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Weapon Against Cervical Cancer Approved

Food and Drug Administration announces approval of vaccine that prevents cervical cancer and genital warts caused by human papilloma virus

"...and Drug Administration announced on June 8 the approval of the drug Gardasil, a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fam-Planning Uproar

Array of organizations signs on to letter urging Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt to reconsider appointment of pro-life, anti-contraceptive doctor to be deputy assistant secretary for population affairs

"...Twenty-four organizations – including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the National Organization for Women,..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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