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Friday, February 3, 2012

Leave the pink ribbon in the drawer, for now

Despite today's banner headlines, the Komen Foundation HAS NOT changed its mind
Kaili Joy Gray, Daily Kos

The Susan G. Komen foundation just released an "apology" for its decision to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood breast cancer prevention programs. However, Komen is still refusing to commit to future grants to Planned Parenthood, so nothing has really changed.



The right-wing crusade to shut down Planned Parenthood continues unabated. Not only are future grants from Komen not guaranteed, around the country, state governments controlled by Republicans are cutting off funding for Planned Parenthood as part of their war on women.

In order to make sure that Planned Parenthood can continue providing essential health care services for low-income women, including breast cancer screenings and prevention education, we have to give them our direct support.

Please, give to Planned Parenthood.