Security Efforts Redoubled At Planned Parenthood Clinics After Colo. Shooting
In other Planned Parenthood news, the Supreme Court will not block a federal court's order that the activist who filmed the sting videos turn over a list of his supporters. Meanwhile, "Day of Solidarity" rallies were held across the country Saturday. At the Denver event, the national head of Planned Parenthood called for an end to violence against women and clinicians.
The Associated Press:
Planned Parenthood Clinics Are Open, But On Guard
Bulletproof glass and armed security are nothing new at medical clinics that provide abortions. But in the wake of a deadly shooting last week at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado, clinics nationwide are redoubling security efforts, checking surveillance cameras and reviewing evacuation plans. Police say they're adding patrols to clinics to guard against those who might be inspired to mimic a shootout that killed three people and injured nine. (Wyatt, 12/4)
USA Today:
Planned Parenthood 'Day Of Solidarity' Held After Deadly Clinic Shooting
The national head of Planned Parenthood called for an end to violence against women, doctors and clinicians who seek or offer reproductive healthcare, saying "enough is enough" during an appearance in Denver Saturday marking a day of unity for the organization. (Maycan, 12/5)
Politico:
SCOTUS Blocks Appeal From Man Behind Planned Parenthood Videos
The Supreme Court denied a request from the activist behind the Planned Parenthood sting videos to block a federal judge’s order to turn over the names of people who supported his work. Lawyers representing David Daleiden had asked Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy on Friday evening to block the order from the district judge, which was upheld by an appeals panel Thursday. (Haberkorn, 12/4)
The Huffington Post:
A Lot Of Americans Think Abortion Is Just As Bad As Attacking Abortion Clinics
Americans almost universally believe anti-abortion violence is wrong, a new survey finds -- but there's less agreement on how wrong such violence is, with most abortion opponents saying it's no more egregious than abortion itself. (Edwards-Levy, 12/4)
And in other contraception news -
The Columbus Dispatch:
Long-Acting Birth Control Offered Free To Columbus Women
More Columbus women, including those with no insurance or co-pays they can’t afford, are receiving various forms of long-acting birth control thanks to efforts to increase accessibility and pick up the tab when necessary. (Crane, 11/6)