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A federal district court judge in Oregon announced yesterday that he will issue a preliminary injunction to block the Trump-Pence administration’s gag rule on Title X, the nation’s only program dedicated to affordable birth control and reproductive health care.

In March, Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette and the American Medical Association filed suit challenging the gag rule for being illegal, unethical and threatening the health care of millions of people who rely on Title ...

Since 2011, the Courageous Voice Breakfast has celebrated brave leaders who speak truth in the face of hostility. Now more than ever, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon believes it's crucial to harness our collective power and amplify our stories.

Cited by President Barack Obama as a leader whose “voice is going to be making a difference for years to come,” keynote speaker Brittany Packnett is an unapologetic educator, policy expert, writer and advocate for the empowerment of women and ...

The Trump-Pence administration today released a domestic gag rule, which will dismantle the nation’s family planning program and put millions of people’s health at risk.

This gag rule makes it impossible for Planned Parenthood health centers to participate in the Title X program at all. Planned Parenthood serves 41 percent of the people who rely on Title X for care in Oregon, meaning the new restrictions will have a devastating impact on care across the state.

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We’ve all had them: dates that go terribly, hilariously awry.

On February 5th and 6th, Portland’s sharpest storytellers will share “tales from the dark side of dating” at our beloved Valentine’s benefit, It’s Not Me, It’s You. After hearing these personal stories, you’ll leave either feeling grateful for your current relationship — or with the realization that being single isn’t so bad after all!

Please note: Due to overwhelming demand, PPAO is presenting 2 ...

Did you know that you can make a donation to Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon…at no cost to you?

It’s true! Every year, the Oregon Political Tax Credit allows individual Oregonians to give $50 to their favorite political cause and receive this full amount back at tax time. (Couples filing jointly can get a refund for up to $100!) In other words, the state gives you a $50 or $100 gift to donate to the political cause of ...

Oregonians made their voices heard tonight, voting to re-elect Governor Kate Brown and improve access to reproductive health care and stop attacks against women’s health and rights.

Quote from Emily McLain, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon:

“Voters just sent a clear message to politicians: When you attack women’s health, rights and freedoms, you lose. Oregonians won’t stand idly by as politicians push for dangerous and unpopular policies that strip us of our health care and ...