Creepy Uncle Sam Ad Suggests Young Women Should Opt Out of Healthcare

Ironic GOP-backed ad says gov't shouldn't play doctor

"...lawmakers have been working overtime to inject themselves into women's healthcare – from mandating that women receive state-sponsored, medically-inaccurate..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

State Cannot Ban Planned Parenthood and Keep Federal Funds for Women's Health Program

State-funded WHP set to begin Jan. 1

"...allow it to receive Medicaid dollars to fund the healthcare providers it believes should be a part of the..."

Dec. 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Trump Administration Validates Texas' Anti-Choice Policies

State rewarded for booting Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program

"...– it will not translate to “more or better healthcare for women.”..."

Jan. 22, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

House Appropriations Committee Gets Witchy?

Pro-life advocate calls lawmakers witches

"...Services Program – a new stream of funding for women's health – Howard suggested also that $16 million in..."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

GOP Aide Jumps Ship Over Women's Health Policy

Aide says boss' actions 'shameful'

"...post this week, citing Crownover's support for cuts to women's health funding...."

March 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Planned Parenthood Threatening State's Right of Free Speech?

Group says PP dilutes Texas' pro-life message for women

"...Parenthood to provide women with health services under the Women's Health Program, how can it also get across a..."

May 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fifth Circuit Blocks WHP Ruling in Favor of Planned Parenthood

Single judge agrees to late-night stay

"...being, to exclude Planned Parenthood from participation in the Women's Health Program...."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Coalition to Advocate for Increased Family Planning Funding

Full funding will increase state savings

"...under way, serious questions persist about the future of women's health care funding – and there's a new player..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Study: Less Contraception, More Medicaid Births After Planned Parenthood Ban

Where contraception access is strained, Medicaid births rise

"...meet political goals and the women lost access to healthcare screenings and exams as a result." Data following the..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Farrar: Repeal 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion

Ultrasound law has not stopped women from seeking procedure

"...research was to determine "whether [the ultrasound law] improved women's health and really helps them make decisions about their..."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Out, But Docs Can Still Discuss Abortion in New Texas Women's Health Program

HHSC relaxes abortion gag rule

"...Final rules for the Texas Women's Health Program exclude Planned Parenthood, relax rules covering provider..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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 further the goals of the program?..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is the Women's Health Program Dead?

Feds won't agree to exclude PP

"...Services has denied Texas' bid to renew the successful Women's Health Program, citing the state's impermissible narrowing of the..."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Report: WHP Planned Parenthood Ban Puts Patients in Jeopardy

GWU report questions HHSC analysis of ban

"...for the exclusion of Planned Parenthood clinics from the Women's Health Program, according to a new report released by..."

May 3, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

No More WHP? WTF?!

Lawmakers likely to kill successful women's health program

"...As things stand, a bill to reauthorize the successful Women's Health Program is dead. Senate Bill 1854 by Sen...."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a vote on the design contract for a new women's jail facility at the Travis County Correctional Complex, after..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature

Senate Confirms Abbott's Nominee for State Office of Administrative Hearings Chief

Governor's list has hundreds of unconfirmed "holdover" officials

"...litigation (as solicitor) against Planned Parenthood, eventually forcing the healthcare organization out of the Texas Women's Health Program, much..."

May 2, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Support Texas Women’s Rights With Tacos and Beer

Eat tacos, drink beers, donate to an abortion fund

"...raise awareness (and funds!) for critical issues surrounding women’s healthcare and reproductive choices: the Taco or Beer Challenge...."

Sept. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...Parenthood, pointing to a provider search function the state healthcare website. However – as the not too distant past..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...session begins and redirect focus to basics like education, healthcare, and infrastructure come January. “In all my years of..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Cuts Medicaid for Planned Parenthood

State claims "misconduct" in undercover, dubious sting videos

"...is another step in providing greater access to safe healthcare for women while protecting our most vulnerable – the..."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: Barriers to Bypass

Legislation would make abortion access more difficult for minors

"...Hays, who also serves as legal counsel for NARAL..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Find Another Hobby

Alternative crafting for the conceptually thoughtful

"...The lawsuit was brought forth by Hobby Lobby and..."

July 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Mortimer

Planned Parenthood Files New Suit Against Texas

PP says shouldn't be banned from state-run program

"...As a tumultuous year in women's health draws to a close, Planned Parenthood is turning..."

Dec. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Frankenstein's Flat Tax

Part Forbes, part Bush, Perry cobbles together financial policy

"...reform means Texas leads the nation in people without healthcare insurance, wants to "reform Medicare and Medicaid to improve..."

Oct. 26, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker