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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan statement on Senate Republicans’ vote to “defund” Planned Parenthood
Today, Senate Republicans voted to “defund” Planned Parenthood as part of President Trump’s agenda. “Defunding” Planned Parenthood is a backdoor abortion ban that could put health care for 1.1 million patients at risk and force nearly 200 health centers to close nationwide.
Jul 12 min read


Planned Parenthood supporters and partners come together to tell legislators, “Michigan Can’t Back Down!” at PPAM’s 2025 Capitol Day
On May 22, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan turned the Capitol PINK in partnership with Equality Michigan, the ACLU of Michigan,...
Jun 41 min read


Turning Trauma Into Action: Advocating for Education After Sexual Assault
By Monique, PPAM Storyteller Between 2017 and 2018, I met a man online and, after talking for some time, decided to meet him in a public...
Apr 82 min read


Reproductive Rights Organizations Demand Unwavering Commitment from Michigan’s Gubernatorial Candidates
Chris Swanson’s Past Anti-Abortion Views Raise Alarm Among Advocates LANSING, Mich . — On Thursday, Chris Swanson announced his...
Feb 102 min read


Planned Parenthood of Michigan Applauds Gov. Whitmer for Signing Contraception Equity Bills Into Law
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a pair of bills today that will remove barriers to birth control and emergency contraception.
Jan 212 min read


Join The "Abortion Monologues" Storytelling Cohort
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan is working in partnership with Kalamazoo College staff and students to continue their annual Aborti
Jan 32 min read


Choosing My Future: A Young Person's Journey to Reproductive Autonomy
I’ve always been the kind of person who likes to look forward, not backward. I don’t hold detailed memories of my youth like many others, bu
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Planned Parenthood of Michigan Celebrates as Contraception Equity Bills Head to Gov. Whitmer’s Desk, Urges Additional Action
Senate passes two bills bolstering access to birth control ahead of second Trump administration, one remains pending LANSING, Mich . —...
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Seven ways Michigan lawmakers can protect reproductive freedom before Trump takes office
By Paula Thornton Greear, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan With just one week left in our lame-duck session...
Dec 14, 20246 min read


Resources for Transgender Michiganders
Check out this list of trans resources in Michigan.
Nov 19, 20244 min read


Planned Parenthood of Michigan: ‘Our Doors Stay Open, No Matter What’
Despite Harris loss, abortion remains legal in Michigan LANSING, Mich . — The election of Donald Trump and the loss of Vice President...
Nov 6, 20243 min read


MI Planned Parenthood Votes Launches $2.1M Investment in Presidential, MI Supreme Court, State House Races
MI PP Votes reminding voters that reproductive freedom is on the ballot this year LANSING, Mich . — Michigan Planned Parenthood Votes is...
Oct 21, 20242 min read


How to Talk About Abortion
The language we use to talk about abortion continues to evolve, as does the legal landscape that shapes who can access abortion
Oct 8, 20247 min read


The Fight Isn’t Over: My Story of Loss and the Impact of Michigan’s Medically Unnecessary Abortion Restrictions
By Darcy Houchin In 2019, my husband and I decided we wanted to begin the process of family planning. I went to the doctor to discuss...
Sep 19, 20244 min read


We Won’t Go Back: Abortion Before Roe v. Wade
By Lindsey Stewart In 1969, a year before the state of New York legalized abortion, and four years before the Supreme Court’s landmark...
Aug 26, 20244 min read


PPGen Students Advocate for Sexual Wellness Vending Machines at Wayne State University
With sexual and reproductive health care under constant attack, students at college campuses are fighting back to improve access to...
Jun 12, 20244 min read


PPAM Attends Health Policy Committee Hearing in Support of Expanded Contraceptive Access
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, PPAM attended the Michigan House Health Policy Committee hearing in support of three bills aimed at improving...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Planned Parenthood Celebrates Recent Wins
In just a few short years, Michigan's landscape on reproductive and LGBTQ rights has undergone a transformative shift. Our collective...
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Planned Parenthood of Michigan Publishes "101 Guide to Abortion"
Check out Planned Parenthood of Michigan's new 101 Guide to Abortion zine!
Nov 3, 20231 min read


Reproductive Freedom Advocates Issue Statement on Michigan House Passage of the RHA
Joint statement from: ACLU of Michigan, Michigan Voices, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Reproductive Freedom For All Michigan,...
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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