Tennessee In the News

Battle Over Planned Parenthood Funding Becomes National Issue
Monday, October 22, 2012
Lawmakers' efforts to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood in Arizona, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and other states have helped propel the organization to the forefront of national political debates, the Washington Post reports.

Featured Blogs
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
"Sad Day For Science and Women's Health," (Talcott Camp, American Civil Liberty Union's "Blog of Rights," 9/14) and "Where do Women Turn When Planned Parenthood is Gone?" (Jessica Pieklo, Care2, 9/15).

Tenn. County Sees Sharp Decline in Title X Access After Planned Parenthood Dropped From Program
Thursday, September 6, 2012
There has been a drastic decrease in the number of people accessing services through the federal Title X family planning program in Tennessee's neediest county since officials awarded the funding to Christ Community Health Services instead of Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region, the Memphis Flyer reports.

Featured Blogs
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
"Texas GOP Strives To Make the State Contraceptive-Free" (Jessica Pieklo, Care2, 8/20) and "TRAP Laws and Intimidation has its Intended Effects on Clinics" (Robin Marty, RH Reality Check, 8/20).

Tenn. Abortion Clinic Closes, Citing State Law
Friday, August 17, 2012
The Volunteer Women's Medical Clinic in Knoxville, Tenn., closed on Friday, citing a recently enacted state law that requires doctors who provide abortion care to have admitting privileges at local hospitals, the AP/Washington Post reports.