Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action

🧵We’re excited to introduce Margot Riphagen as our new President and CEO! With over two decades of experience in health care advocacy and organizational leadership, Margot brings an enduring commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and patients.

.@ppgreatrivers has named political organizer Margot Riphagen to lead the St. Louis-based organization. In this Q&A, she discusses what she hopes to achieve as the organization fights to restore access to abortion after the passage of Amendment 3. stlpr.org/health-science…

“… I’ve been a patient, volunteer, and staffer of Planned Parenthood, and now I am incredibly honored to helm the organization during such a pivotal time for reproductive health care and rights.” Learn more in @stltoday: #tncms-source=login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">stltoday.com/news/local/gov…

Margot shares, “For decades, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action has been a beacon for reproductive health advocacy in the St. Louis region and Missouri Ozarks. I spent my formative years in St. Louis and have worked in the Show-Me State for much of my career …”

🧵We’re excited to introduce Margot Riphagen as our new President and CEO! With over two decades of experience in health care advocacy and organizational leadership, Margot brings an enduring commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and patients.

… needed to restart abortion services in Missouri. We need you as we continue to push to fulfill the promise of reproductive rights and access that was passed by Missouri voters last month. Are you with us?

🧵This isn’t the outcome we hoped for — but that doesn’t mean we’re done fighting. 

While the court blocked some abortion restrictions, the restrictions that still remain in place will not allow Planned Parenthood to provide the evidence-based and patient-centered medicine …

Missourians shouldn't have to wait any longer to access abortion, but know this: We are committed to continue fighting for Missourians' access to their right to reproductive freedom as long as it takes, and we'll keep you updated through the process.

The restrictions the judge decides to block will ultimately determine if Planned Parenthood health centers can provide equitable and evidence-based abortion care in Missouri.

🧵Many of you have been asking: What’s happening with abortion access in Missouri? ➡️

Access to gender-affirming care changes lives. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransAwarenessWeek Stories like Izaac's are are the center of why we fight for bodily autonomy for all. Will you share Izaac's story?

Don’t be fooled – the same voices opposing abortion are ALSO targeting birth control access. But we are NEVER backing down. Repost if birth control has helped you! #ThxBirthControl @Bedsider

"When the Legislature’s Republican supermajority gavels into session next year ... the anti-choice caucus will quickly start testing the new boundaries with legislation seeking all kinds of abortion restrictions that will have to be challenged in court." #tncms-source=login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">stltoday.com/opinion/editor…

“While a majority of voters might have favored reproductive rights, there was a glaring gap between people supporting policies and supporting the politicians who believe in those policies.” Learn how to join the fight post-election from @alexismcgill 👇 elle.com/culture/career…

Trans people, like everyone else, have a fundamental right to high-quality health care and sex education, and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

"This is a momentous victory for women, pregnant people and patients throughout the state … But let me tell you the work has only just begun.” - Lou Hood, the southwest Missouri grassroots organizer, PPGR #EndTheBanMO news-leader.com/story/news/loc… via @springfieldNL

Thank you to all our endorsed candidates for sharing our vision for a better future for our states — one with abortion rights and access, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial and gender equity. #WeDecide2024

We're ready to fight for reproductive freedom in Missouri and Illinois alongside our champions! 📣 #WeDecide2024

At a rally on Thursday, Amendment 3 supporters said they expect legal challenges from legislators who oppose abortion. @Petit_Smudge reports: stlpr.org/government-pol…

Missouri voters spoke loud and clear, voting YES on Amendment 3 to end MO’s abortion ban! Gather with us in community TODAY, 11/7, at 5:00 p.m. for a post-election event to learn what's next for abortion rights and access in MO. Register here: mobilize.us/mfcf/ #EndTheBanMO