Sorry, bit it moves the thread up the subject list alphabetically.
I really am not very good at running threads, but let's see what happens here.
Glad to see you!
Here is an interesting agenda all laid out.
Responsible Choices Action Agenda
A solid majority of Americans support the ideal of ensuring that every child
is a wanted child. Unfortunately, there are state and federal policies being
debated that could make it difficult for many women and men to access the
health services that would achieve this ideal. And existing public policies
deny people the information and access to resources they need to make
informed decisions about their lives.
That's why Planned Parenthood has launched the Responsible Choices
Action Agenda.
We're advocating for new policies at the federal and state levels that will
advance reproductive health and decision-making. And we, too, are
committing ourselves to better meet the health care needs of women and
their families.
As the 20th Century comes to a close, we believe it is long past time that
everyone had equal and open access to the information and services they
need to make conscientious, safe, and responsible decisions about sex and
reproduction. The means already exist. Now we must translate the social
consensus into a political consensus to make responsible choices a reality.
Goal: Increase services that prevent unintended pregnancy
How we'll make it happen
Expand domestic and international family planning programs
Guarantee equity in insurance coverage for family planning
Make improved contraceptive methods more widely available
Offer every teenager honest, responsible sexuality education and
pregnancy prevention programs
Goal: Improve the quality of reproductive health care
How we'll make it happen
Make sure there are trained providers of reproductive health care
Expand access to obstetric and gynecological care
Guarantee a patient's right to know
Ensure confidentiality of medical records
Goal: Ensure access to abortion
How we'll make it happen
Improve access to early medical and early surgical abortion
Guarantee the ability to exercise the right to choose for everyone
Prevent violence at reproductive health care facilities
Responsible Choices Action Network
The Responsible Choices Action Network provides a way for you to send
emails and faxes to your elected officials on issues relating to family
planning, sexuality education, and reproductive health. You will receive
periodic legislative email updates and action alerts that will allow you to
stay informed, speak out, and make a difference.
actioncenter.ctsg.com |
