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Restore Affordable Birth Control
Target: U.S. CongressSponsored by: NARAL Pro-Choice America
Did you know that a federal law from 2005 inadvertently caused prescription birth control prices to soar? This drastic increase in cost has affected university health centers and family-planning clinics around the country, making prescription contraception unaffordable for many college students and lower income women! College students around the country prompted Congress to introduce a bipartisan solution to restore access to affordable birth control. While the cost of the original legislation adds up every day, this new bill won't cost taxpayers a single penny. The Prevention Through Affordable Access Act was introduced by Representatives from both parties who agree that access to affordable contraception is the most effective way to prevent unintended pregnancy. Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor the Prevention Through Affordable Access Act
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# 150:
4:24 pm PST, Nov 28,
Andrea Chin, California
# 149:
3:45 pm PST, Nov 28,
Angel Harris, Tennessee
# 148:
3:26 pm PST, Nov 28,
April Shivers, Georgia
It is a sad time when a young married couple - both college graduates - can't afford birth control, and then they get pregnant.
It is a sad time when a young married couple - both college graduates - can't afford birth control, and then they get pregnant.
# 147:
2:39 pm PST, Nov 28,
Jason Turgeon, Maine
# 146:
2:28 pm PST, Nov 28,
Michael Barth, California
# 145:
2:27 pm PST, Nov 28,
Dana Herman, Florida
# 144:
1:44 pm PST, Nov 28,
Rachel McAnallen, Connecticut
# 143:
1:30 pm PST, Nov 28,
Joy Lujan, New Mexico
# 142:
1:27 pm PST, Nov 28,
Edward Dunne, Florida
# 141:
12:44 pm PST, Nov 28,
Brittney Boyer, Washington
birth control isn't only to prevent babies. i have to take it so i have a regular period and the cramps don't half kill me. and the prices have skyrocketed. it's getting to a point that i almost can't afford it. SIGN THISSSSS!!!!!!!!!
birth control isn't only to prevent babies. i have to take it so i have a regular period and the cramps don't half kill me. and the prices have skyrocketed. it's getting to a point that i almost can't afford it. SIGN THISSSSS!!!!!!!!!
# 140:
12:36 pm PST, Nov 28,
Venessa Hughes, New York
# 139:
12:24 pm PST, Nov 28,
Raymond Linnastruth, California
# 138:
12:20 pm PST, Nov 28,
Liz Soll, Michigan
# 137:
12:03 pm PST, Nov 28,
Holly Chen, New York
# 136:
11:59 am PST, Nov 28,
Klaire Usai, Italy
# 135:
11:56 am PST, Nov 28,
Jacolin R Schultz, Wisconsin
# 134:
11:22 am PST, Nov 28,
Annalisa Feazell, Tennessee
# 133:
11:14 am PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, Maine
# 132:
11:08 am PST, Nov 28,
Hilary Greenwell, South Carolina
# 131:
11:06 am PST, Nov 28,
Barbara Tomlinson, Washington
Birth control should really be FREE! Overpopulation of humans is the biggest problem facing the planet -- all other problems are because of that. Save some environment for other animals! Birth control should cost NOTHING for ALL poor people everywhere; and be LOW-COST for everyone not-poor, ENCOURAGING them ALL to USE IT!!! This is a ridiculous thing for Big Pharma to make mega-profits from! Another way that the CAPITALIST SYSTEM is systematically DESTROYING the entire planet; making it unfit for ALL human habitation.
Birth control should really be FREE! Overpopulation of humans is the biggest problem facing the planet -- all other problems are because of that. Save some environment for other animals! Birth control should cost NOTHING for ALL poor people everywhere; and be LOW-COST for everyone not-poor, ENCOURAGING them ALL to USE IT!!! This is a ridiculous thing for Big Pharma to make mega-profits from! Another way that the CAPITALIST SYSTEM is systematically DESTROYING the entire planet; making it unfit for ALL human habitation.
# 130:
10:59 am PST, Nov 28,
Katrina Parker, Ohio
I work but do not have health insurance and I can not afford birth control. My prescription costs $65.00 per month, it used to be $15. For me birth control is an actual prescription, as it is for many women, and should not be marginalized or moralized.
I work but do not have health insurance and I can not afford birth control. My prescription costs $65.00 per month, it used to be $15. For me birth control is an actual prescription, as it is for many women, and should not be marginalized or moralized.
# 129:
10:58 am PST, Nov 28,
Christina Beeson, Spain
# 128:
10:54 am PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, California
# 127:
10:33 am PST, Nov 28,
Erin Green, Florida
The decision on wether or not to take birth control should not be because of the price!!!
The decision on wether or not to take birth control should not be because of the price!!!
# 126:
10:32 am PST, Nov 28,
Larry Bibayoff, California
# 125:
10:25 am PST, Nov 28,
Leeanne Martin, North Carolina
# 124:
10:23 am PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, Missouri
Affordable birth control should not be a concern that unfairly burdens women only.
Affordable birth control should not be a concern that unfairly burdens women only.
# 123:
10:17 am PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, California
# 122:
10:15 am PST, Nov 28,
Jennifer Holmes, New York
# 121:
10:12 am PST, Nov 28,
Abby Ashbaugh, Ohio
People shouldnt have to pay about 60dollars a month for birth control its not fair. people like me cant afford it. most people wont be able to afford it. we arent made of money we have other bills and stuff we have to pay.we shouldnt have to pay this much for sumthin some people may need. i use it not to prevent pregnancy but because my periods are so bad i cant take it and birth control makes it better. so lower the costs of it
People shouldnt have to pay about 60dollars a month for birth control its not fair. people like me cant afford it. most people wont be able to afford it. we arent made of money we have other bills and stuff we have to pay.we shouldnt have to pay this much for sumthin some people may need. i use it not to prevent pregnancy but because my periods are so bad i cant take it and birth control makes it better. so lower the costs of it
# 120:
10:11 am PST, Nov 28,
Sean Noyes, Finland
# 119:
9:51 am PST, Nov 28,
Roxy Evink, Texas
# 118:
9:51 am PST, Nov 28,
Fabio Roccaforte, Italy
# 117:
8:52 am PST, Nov 28,
Alice Reisfeld, Brazil
# 116:
8:47 am PST, Nov 28,
Molly Sumner, New Jersey
# 115:
8:45 am PST, Nov 28,
Kathleen Kellar, California
# 114:
8:44 am PST, Nov 28,
Leslie Levin, Maryland
# 113:
8:37 am PST, Nov 28,
Mari Raymer, Utah
# 112:
8:14 am PST, Nov 28,
Ann Marie Gonzales, Texas
# 111:
8:13 am PST, Nov 28,
Bernadette Smith, New York
# 110:
8:04 am PST, Nov 28,
Franziska Eber, Germany
# 109:
8:00 am PST, Nov 28,
Crystal Fireflii, Ohio
overpopulation is probably the biggest threat to survival on planet Earth.. to limit birth control is to be part of the problem, not the solution. The low income people are those who can least afford to raise children, placing the burden on tax payers, and ultimately, the Planet
overpopulation is probably the biggest threat to survival on planet Earth.. to limit birth control is to be part of the problem, not the solution. The low income people are those who can least afford to raise children, placing the burden on tax payers, and ultimately, the Planet
# 108:
7:56 am PST, Nov 28,
Tori Myers, New Mexico
Responsibly preventing unwanted pregnancies should not cost as much as caring for and raising a child over the same period of time. If women could afford more children, they might have them, but for those of us who don't have the option to stay at home we need affordable and reliable birth control. Unwanted children are more likely to suffer abuse, and in low income families are more likely to face hunger and inadequate housing. Anyone who truly cared about children would make sure that women had access to birth control that works, is safe, and is affordable.
Responsibly preventing unwanted pregnancies should not cost as much as caring for and raising a child over the same period of time. If women could afford more children, they might have them, but for those of us who don't have the option to stay at home we need affordable and reliable birth control. Unwanted children are more likely to suffer abuse, and in low income families are more likely to face hunger and inadequate housing. Anyone who truly cared about children would make sure that women had access to birth control that works, is safe, and is affordable.
# 107:
7:42 am PST, Nov 28,
Tania Massotti, Canada
# 106:
7:34 am PST, Nov 28,
Rob White, Canada
acess to proper birth control is essential to fixing so many problems associated with population, poverty and equality. All I can say is it is very disappointing america isn't on the ball yet.
acess to proper birth control is essential to fixing so many problems associated with population, poverty and equality. All I can say is it is very disappointing america isn't on the ball yet.
# 105:
7:20 am PST, Nov 28,
Nancy McIntyre, Canada
# 104:
7:12 am PST, Nov 28,
Angela Culver, Texas
My fiance and I work hard, but with the rising costs of living, birth control is something that is a significant strain on our already stretched budget. At almost $100 for an annual exam, and $45 a month for the medication (and that's at Planned Parenthood where it's less expensive), it's something that is not easy for low income women and families to afford. Please make birth control affordable so that women can get the care that they need, as well as helping to stop the cycle of poverty and overpopulation.
My fiance and I work hard, but with the rising costs of living, birth control is something that is a significant strain on our already stretched budget. At almost $100 for an annual exam, and $45 a month for the medication (and that's at Planned Parenthood where it's less expensive), it's something that is not easy for low income women and families to afford. Please make birth control affordable so that women can get the care that they need, as well as helping to stop the cycle of poverty and overpopulation.
# 103:
6:55 am PST, Nov 28,
Arianna Griffin, Maryland
# 102:
6:31 am PST, Nov 28,
Jennifer Martino, California
Because it is neccesary.
Because it is neccesary.
# 101:
6:30 am PST, Nov 28,
Fred Fall, New Jersey