
Power to Decide
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Having the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child is key. đ #ThxBirthControl #TalkingIsPower
Washington, DC
Joined July 2008
Hereâs a snapshot of what we accomplished in 2024 as we continue to champion access to the information and resources everyone needs to make informed decisions about their reproductive well-being. Check out our Annual Report for more details:
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The science of medication abortion speaks for itselfâover 100 studies, 25 years of FDA approval and backed by @ACOG and @AmerMedicalAssn đ . Get the facts: #MifeInAll50
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Our entertainment media work is a powerhouse for catalyzing a culture of reproductive well-being for all �� . We're reaching audiences where they are with impactful messages and trusted resources. Learn more:
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Abortion access is critical for health & safety. The Trump adminâs proposed rule would abandon VAâs duty to protect veteransâeven in cases of rape, incest or when their health is in danger. Sign our petition now to take action:
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Once again, the Trump-Vance administration is attacking the well-being of veterans across the country by proposing to ban their access to abortion care. Earlier this month, the administration...
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The cruelty of this abortion ban in the VA care system is a worst-case scenario for veterans and families who rely on the VA for health care. Read more from Rachel Fey, VP of Policy, via @theintercept by @jessica_m_wash:
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âTheyâre testing what they want to do with the rest of the country on us,â one veteran told The Intercept.
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Know a young person starting high school or college this fall? . Share our @Bedsider platform with them as a resource they can rely on for accurate info about birth control, sexual health, healthy relationships, and more:
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Banning abortion for veterans? Yup, that's the latest proposed rule from the administration and we're fighting back! Sign our petition to help us tell this administration that veterans fought for us, and they deserve access to abortion counseling and care.
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Once again, the Trump-Vance administration is attacking the well-being of veterans across the country by proposing to ban their access to abortion care. Earlier this month, the administration...
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Our social platforms have continued to serve as essential tools for health education, policy advocacy, and access to information â especially as reproductive rights remain under constant threat. Read more on the impact of our Q2 content:
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Over the last quarter, our social platforms have continued to serve as essential tools for health education, policy advocacy, and access to information â especially as reproductive rights remain...
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The proposed ban on abortion services in the VA health care system is cruelâ abortion is health care and should be a normal part of the services offered to everyone. CEO @DrRaegan shares her perspective as an OB-GYN, read more by @Rebekah_Sager:
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âIt's a huge slap in the face to everything that they have done,â said Jackii Wang, senior legislative analyst at the National Women's Law Center.
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More people are turning to medication abortion via telehealth to get their careâthe latest #WeCount data shows that 1 in 4 abortions are provided via telehealth. We must defend #MifeInAll50 and ensure everyone can get the care they need đ
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Catch up on the latest news and stay up-to-date on everything happening around sexual and reproductive care with our July repro in the news recap:
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Our lives are busy, and staying up to date on the latest newsâespecially in reproductive and sexual healthâcan overwhelm the best of us. Thatâs why, each month, we curate the top five media stories...
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As students head back to school, it's crucial that the parents, trusted adults, and champions in their lives help equip them with the info they need to make healthy decisions. Read more about four ways to prioritize sexual health for college students:
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Summer has officially ended, school has started again, and the class of 2023 has entered college. College is just another word for âfreedomâ for many young people, and thatâs not necessarily a bad...
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We are currently looking for two Fellows to join our Digital Programs team! đ˘. See the full job description and application here: #Hiring #JobSearch #RemoteJobs
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From creating major gaps in sex education to funding deceptive crisis pregnancy centers, anti-abortion groups are targeting young people in an attempt to shape their views early. Read more from @TeenVogue & @hechingerreport:
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Students in six states will meet Baby Olivia.
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Contrary to what many creators on TikTok claim, hormonal birth control is SAFE. @NPR reports on the misinformation about birth control that has taken a stronghold on social media:
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Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the treatments get such a bad reputation and do alternatives work?
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August marks back-to-school season and Immunization Awareness Month! If you're a parent or champion for young people, now is the learn more about the importance of vaccines:
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These days, thanks to the Internet, our children are exposed to moreâgood and badâthan we ever were at their age. Therefore, it was reassuring to learn from a survey conducted for Power to Decide,...
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Thereâs a growing need for trusted birth control providersâespecially in places where crisis pregnancy centers are outnumbering legitimate care. Clinics like this one in Galveston, Texas are stepping up to close that gap. Read more on our blog:
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âI didnât know you guys had birth control here!â Our family planning clinic had been in operation for about 6 months by the time one of the patients excitedly said this. She asked if she could get...
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Birth control has been around for decades, proven to be safe, effective, and crucial to helping people have control over their bodies and lives. Now, attacks on birth control are part of a larger attack on reproductive rights and access. Read more:
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The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by...
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