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| | [[File:Abortion pro support.jpg|thumb|Supporters and "pro-lifers" controversy.]] | | [[File:Abortion pro support.jpg|thumb|Supporters and "pro-lifers" controversy.]] |
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| − | '''Planned Parenthood''' is the largest abortion provider in the United States.<ref>http://www.all.org/stopp/rr0404.htm</ref> It performs nearly 200 times more abortions than referrals for adoption.<ref>http://www.lifenews.com/nat3104.html</ref> | + | '''Planned Parenthood''' is the largest abortion provider in the United States.<ref>http://www.all.org/stopp/rr0404.htm</ref> It performs nearly 200 times more abortions than referrals for adoption.<ref>https://www.lifenews.com/nat3104.html</ref> |
| | Founded by [[Eugenics|eugenicist]] and [[Atheism|atheist]] [[Margaret Sanger]], it is taxpayer subsidized and tax-exempt status and receives federal funding to promote and provide [[birth control]]. | | Founded by [[Eugenics|eugenicist]] and [[Atheism|atheist]] [[Margaret Sanger]], it is taxpayer subsidized and tax-exempt status and receives federal funding to promote and provide [[birth control]]. |
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| − | In May 2012, "Planned Parenthood endorses [[Obama]] with $1.4 million ad buy."<ref>http://thehill.com/video/campaign/229979-planned-parenthood-endorses-obama-launches-14m-ad-buy</ref> It also started a new relationship with the Los Angeles Unified School District, by providing a clinic on a [[Los Angeles]] [[public school|high school campus]].<ref>http://dailycaller.com/2012/06/07/planned-parenthood-sets-up-clinic-in-los-angeles-high-school/</ref> | + | In May 2012, "Planned Parenthood endorses [[Obama]] with $1.4 million ad buy."<ref>https://thehill.com/video/campaign/229979-planned-parenthood-endorses-obama-launches-14m-ad-buy</ref> It also started a new relationship with the Los Angeles Unified School District, by providing a clinic on a [[Los Angeles]] [[public school|high school campus]].<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2012/06/07/planned-parenthood-sets-up-clinic-in-los-angeles-high-school/</ref> |
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| | Although a non-profit organization, Planned Parenthood reported an average annual surplus of over $40 million from the fiscal years ending in 2001 through 2006.<ref>http://www.lifeissues.org/pp/index.html</ref> and had over $1 billion in revenue in 2006. Planned Parenthood had a surplus of nearly $115 million and received $336 million from the government in order to carry out its operations, including almost 300,000 abortions that year.<ref>http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/mmalkin/2008/mm_06041.shtml</ref> | | Although a non-profit organization, Planned Parenthood reported an average annual surplus of over $40 million from the fiscal years ending in 2001 through 2006.<ref>http://www.lifeissues.org/pp/index.html</ref> and had over $1 billion in revenue in 2006. Planned Parenthood had a surplus of nearly $115 million and received $336 million from the government in order to carry out its operations, including almost 300,000 abortions that year.<ref>http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/mmalkin/2008/mm_06041.shtml</ref> |
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| | It changed its name to Planned Parenthood in 1942.<ref name=abcl /> | | It changed its name to Planned Parenthood in 1942.<ref name=abcl /> |
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| − | Planned Parenthood members have admitted the organization had "racist roots."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/01/planned-parenthood-acknowledges-its-racist-roots-and-eugenics-of-founder-margaret-sanger/ Planned Parenthood Acknowledges Its ‘Racist Roots’ and Eugenics of Founder Margaret Sanger]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Hodges, Mark (February 27, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-student-group-admits-americas-largest-abortion-business Planned Parenthood student group admits America’s largest abortion business has racist roots]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> | + | Planned Parenthood members have admitted the organization had "racist roots."<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/01/planned-parenthood-acknowledges-its-racist-roots-and-eugenics-of-founder-margaret-sanger/ Planned Parenthood Acknowledges Its ‘Racist Roots’ and Eugenics of Founder Margaret Sanger]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Hodges, Mark (February 27, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-student-group-admits-americas-largest-abortion-business Planned Parenthood student group admits America’s largest abortion business has racist roots]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> |
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| | After Planned Parenthood's president Cecile Richards retired in 2018, the organization replaced her with a left-wing activist, Dawn Laguens.<ref>Sedlak, Jim (April 9, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/radical-politico-set-to-assume-top-spot-at-planned-parenthood Radical pro-LGBT politician new public face of Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> | | After Planned Parenthood's president Cecile Richards retired in 2018, the organization replaced her with a left-wing activist, Dawn Laguens.<ref>Sedlak, Jim (April 9, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/radical-politico-set-to-assume-top-spot-at-planned-parenthood Radical pro-LGBT politician new public face of Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> |
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| | == Children Aborted == | | == Children Aborted == |
| − | Since 1977, 4.8 million helpless, innocent unborn children have been murdered at the hands of Planned Parenthood.<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=46449 Planned Parenthood's Annual Report Shows Record Net Assets, Increased Abortions] CNSNews, April 13, 2009</ref> | + | Since 1977, 4.8 million helpless, innocent unborn children have been murdered at the hands of Planned Parenthood.<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=46449 Planned Parenthood's Annual Report Shows Record Net Assets, Increased Abortions] CNSNews, April 13, 2009</ref> |
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| | ==Deaths, Lawsuits, Grand Juries== | | ==Deaths, Lawsuits, Grand Juries== |
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| | Planned Parenthood itself reported that its abortions on minorities in 1991 was 42.7% of its total abortions.<ref name="ewtn.com">http://www.ewtn.com/library/PROLIFE/PPRACISM.TXT</ref> However, during that time period, minorities comprised only 19.7% of the U.S. population.<ref name="ewtn.com"/> | | Planned Parenthood itself reported that its abortions on minorities in 1991 was 42.7% of its total abortions.<ref name="ewtn.com">http://www.ewtn.com/library/PROLIFE/PPRACISM.TXT</ref> However, during that time period, minorities comprised only 19.7% of the U.S. population.<ref name="ewtn.com"/> |
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| − | According to [[Cybercast News Service]]: "An analysis by the Cybercast News Service compared the location of Planned Parenthood abortion clinics with population data from the U.S. Census in 2000. The results appear to bolster the charge that the organization targets black communities."<ref>http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewSpecialReports.asp?Page=%5CSpecialReports%5Carchive%5C200502%5CSPE20050207a.html</ref> | + | According to [[Cybercast News Service]]: "An analysis by the Cybercast News Service compared the location of Planned Parenthood abortion clinics with population data from the U.S. Census in 2000. The results appear to bolster the charge that the organization targets black communities."<ref>https://www.cnsnews.com/ViewSpecialReports.asp?Page=%5CSpecialReports%5Carchive%5C200502%5CSPE20050207a.html</ref> |
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| | {{cquote| One out of every two black children are aborted.<ref>[http://www.defundplannedparenthood.org/home.html#jf5361f800 Citizen's Petition] Defund Planned Parenthood</ref>}} | | {{cquote| One out of every two black children are aborted.<ref>[http://www.defundplannedparenthood.org/home.html#jf5361f800 Citizen's Petition] Defund Planned Parenthood</ref>}} |
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| | == Planned Parenthood and Requests to Issue a Formal Apology == | | == Planned Parenthood and Requests to Issue a Formal Apology == |
| − | Planned Parenthood has been asked to issue a formal apology for what they did under Margaret Sanger's leadership and stop giving awards in Margaret Sanger's name but Planned Parenthood refuses to do so.<ref>http://www.cnsnews.com/Culture/Archive/200205/CUL20020506a.html</ref> | + | Planned Parenthood has been asked to issue a formal apology for what they did under Margaret Sanger's leadership and stop giving awards in Margaret Sanger's name but Planned Parenthood refuses to do so.<ref>https://www.cnsnews.com/Culture/Archive/200205/CUL20020506a.html</ref> |
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| | == Planned Parenthood and Charges It Still Carries Out Racist and Eugenic Policies == | | == Planned Parenthood and Charges It Still Carries Out Racist and Eugenic Policies == |
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| | Planned Parenthood has received over $3.9 billion of taxpayer money since 1987. Over $1 billion worth of federal grants (taxpayer dollars) in the years 2002- 2008 is unaccounted for.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=172573 Missing: $1.3 billion in taxpayers' money, WND.com, July 3, 2010]</ref> In April 2011, Indiana house and senate members voted for a bill stripping Planned Parenthood of its federal funding. Governor Mitch Daniels signed the bill in May, stating that he opposes any tax dollars going to agencies that perform abortions. The federal government is challenging the law. | | Planned Parenthood has received over $3.9 billion of taxpayer money since 1987. Over $1 billion worth of federal grants (taxpayer dollars) in the years 2002- 2008 is unaccounted for.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=172573 Missing: $1.3 billion in taxpayers' money, WND.com, July 3, 2010]</ref> In April 2011, Indiana house and senate members voted for a bill stripping Planned Parenthood of its federal funding. Governor Mitch Daniels signed the bill in May, stating that he opposes any tax dollars going to agencies that perform abortions. The federal government is challenging the law. |
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| − | It was reported in May 2017 that Planned Parenthood clinics were closing rapidly and that [[Wyoming]] and [[North Dakota]] had become the first two states to not have any PP clinics.<ref>Berry, Susan, Dr. (May 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/19/planned-parenthood-clinics-closing-rapidly/ Planned Parenthood Clinics Closing Rapidly]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> In another report, with the preceding two states included, eight U.S. states had only one abortion clinic in May 2017.<ref>Bilger, Micaiah (May 23, 2017). [http://www.lifenews.com/2017/05/23/eight-states-are-almost-abortion-free-and-have-just-one-abortion-clinic-left/ Eight States are Almost Abortion Free and Have Just One Abortion Clinic Left]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2017.</ref> Despite this, PP continued to receive $500 million annually in taxpayer dollars.<ref>Richardson, Bradford (May 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/23/abortion-foes-planned-parenthood-failing-tax-dolla/ Planned Parenthood closes clinics but continues to collect $500 million a year in taxpayer funding]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> | + | It was reported in May 2017 that Planned Parenthood clinics were closing rapidly and that [[Wyoming]] and [[North Dakota]] had become the first two states to not have any PP clinics.<ref>Berry, Susan, Dr. (May 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/19/planned-parenthood-clinics-closing-rapidly/ Planned Parenthood Clinics Closing Rapidly]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> In another report, with the preceding two states included, eight U.S. states had only one abortion clinic in May 2017.<ref>Bilger, Micaiah (May 23, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/05/23/eight-states-are-almost-abortion-free-and-have-just-one-abortion-clinic-left/ Eight States are Almost Abortion Free and Have Just One Abortion Clinic Left]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2017.</ref> Despite this, PP continued to receive $500 million annually in taxpayer dollars.<ref>Richardson, Bradford (May 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/23/abortion-foes-planned-parenthood-failing-tax-dolla/ Planned Parenthood closes clinics but continues to collect $500 million a year in taxpayer funding]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> |
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| − | Despite asking for government money, Planned Parenthood spends large amounts of money supporting political candidates it supports. For example, in the special congressional election held in Georgia's 6th district in 2017, Planned Parenthood spent over $743,000, spending the second-most money of any single group in the election.<ref>Richardson, Bradford (June 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/22/planned-parenthoods-role-in-georgia-race-for-house/ Planned Parenthood’s role in Georgia race for House raises ethical questions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref> | + | Despite asking for government money, Planned Parenthood spends large amounts of money supporting political candidates it supports. For example, in the special congressional election held in Georgia's 6th district in 2017, Planned Parenthood spent over $743,000, spending the second-most money of any single group in the election.<ref>Richardson, Bradford (June 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/22/planned-parenthoods-role-in-georgia-race-for-house/ Planned Parenthood’s role in Georgia race for House raises ethical questions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref> |
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| − | Several states have taken efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (August 29, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/29/planned-parenthood-defunding-starts-with-states/ With Congress in stalemate, states take lead in Planned Parenthood defunding]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 3, 2017.</ref> | + | Several states have taken efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (August 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/29/planned-parenthood-defunding-starts-with-states/ With Congress in stalemate, states take lead in Planned Parenthood defunding]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 3, 2017.</ref> |
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| | ==Planned Parenthood's missing millions== | | ==Planned Parenthood's missing millions== |
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| | ==Transgender promotion== | | ==Transgender promotion== |
| − | In addition to promoting abortion, Planned Parenthood issued guidelines for parents in 2017 recommending them to teach their children that one's sex and gender are two different things, something in line with the [[Transgender activism|transgender agenda]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/04/planned-parenthood-wants-to-preschoolers-to-know-gender-and-sex-arent-same.html Planned Parenthood: Teach your preschoolers 'their genitals don’t determine their gender']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (August 5, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/05/planned-parenthood-to-preschoolers-genitals-dont-make-you-a-boy-or-girl/ Planned Parenthood to Preschoolers: ‘Genitals Don’t Make You a Boy or Girl’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 5, 2017.</ref> | + | In addition to promoting abortion, Planned Parenthood issued guidelines for parents in 2017 recommending them to teach their children that one's sex and gender are two different things, something in line with the [[Transgender activism|transgender agenda]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/04/planned-parenthood-wants-to-preschoolers-to-know-gender-and-sex-arent-same.html Planned Parenthood: Teach your preschoolers 'their genitals don’t determine their gender']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (August 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/05/planned-parenthood-to-preschoolers-genitals-dont-make-you-a-boy-or-girl/ Planned Parenthood to Preschoolers: ‘Genitals Don’t Make You a Boy or Girl’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 5, 2017.</ref> |
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| | ==Ties to the open borders movement== | | ==Ties to the open borders movement== |
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| | *[http://www.all.org/stopp/plan.htm American Life League presents STOPP International] | | *[http://www.all.org/stopp/plan.htm American Life League presents STOPP International] |
| | *[http://www.ldi.org/ LifeDynamics.com] | | *[http://www.ldi.org/ LifeDynamics.com] |
| − | *[http://www.newsbusters.org/node/11573 LA Times Writer Eludes Truth On Planned Parenthood Founder] | + | *[https://www.newsbusters.org/node/11573 LA Times Writer Eludes Truth On Planned Parenthood Founder] |
| | *[http://www.defundplannedparenthood.org Defund Planned Parenthood petition] | | *[http://www.defundplannedparenthood.org Defund Planned Parenthood petition] |
| | *[http://www.maafa21.com Racist founding of Planned Parenthood] | | *[http://www.maafa21.com Racist founding of Planned Parenthood] |