Why do Republicans want to defund Planned Parenthood?

There is a familiar hiccup in the ongoing negotiations for a long-term government spending bill: federal funding for Planned Parenthood. read more

Depictions of the “defund Planned Parenthood” movement as being about “abortion funding” are not only inaccurate, but obscure how the Republican base is made up of activists who, on religious grounds, oppose legal access to abortion and access to contraception. read more

As an argument for defunding Planned Parenthood, this complaint makes no sense. Richards explained to the committee that under U.S. law, federal funds can’t be used for abortions unless the pregnancy threatens the woman’s life or was caused by rape or incest. read more

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Republicans would "defund" Planned Parenthood as part of the GOP effort to repeal Obamacare. But that term "defund" is misleading. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Republicans would "defund" Planned Parenthood as part of the GOP effort to repeal Obamacare. read more