VOTE TUESDAY!!!
Election Day is Tuesday November 4th!!!
Pro-Choice Voter Guides
for the November 4, 2008 Election are online now!
Click here for November 4th ELECTION DAY polling sites around the state.
Are you excited about the upcoming election? You can impact the presidential election - volunteer with us as we reach out to voters here in Nevada
Download the 2008 Nevada Voter Guide
Several volunteer opportunities exist for those interested in delivering Planned Parenthood's message in Nevada! Please visit our volunteer page.
Women's Health is a Concern
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One third of women can't get affordable birth control.
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One in six women and children don't have health insurance.
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Nevada has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the country.
Planned Parenthood is working to bring common-sense solutions to Nevada's women and their families.
- Five health clinics in Nevada serve over 35,000 clients each year.
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Planned Parenthood education and reproductive health care services do more to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies, and therefore the need for abortions, than any other organization in the state.
- NAPPA lobbys to ensure that women can see a doctor when they need to and to be sure our teens have the information they need to stay healthy and safe and make responsible decisions.
We need your help to Protect Women's Health!
As you look through our website, you’ll see that there is a lot at stake in this election. We need you help to ensure our success in November! There are many ways you can help:
- Sign up below right now to receive election information from NAPPA. We’ll keep you informed about the where the candidates stand on the critical issues of women’s health.
- Participate in a women’s health phone bank and/or
Gather petition signatures at a community outreach event.
Reach out to the community to educate people about Protecting Women’s Health! Check out our events section and volunteer to help make a difference in this critical election.
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Host a House Party
House parties are a great way to advocate for reproductive choice issues, educate people, and raise critical funds for Nevada Advocates. House parties don’t have to just revolve around a political discussion. A fun activity can be combined with a discussion about making sure that all women and men across the country have the ability to protect their reproductive health and rights. Get information here.
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Write a letter to the editor
The Letters to the Editor section of the newspaper is a great place to inform and educate people on the issues you want to take action on. As an activist, writing letters to the editor is an easy way to express your opinion on a reproductive rights issue and a way to ensure free and effective advocacy on our issues. Look here for tips on writing.
- Register and vote. (Information on voter registration.)
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Check out our Take Action page and stand up for women's health!
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Join us in speaking out for women and their families! Sign on to our “Protect Women’s Health” letter!
Federal Election Voter Guide
The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is proud to endorse federal candidates who are passionate advocates for women's rights.
The following candidates have recieved a 100 percent rating and been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund for their strong record when it comes to women's health.
President of the United States
- Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)
Nevada Congressional Races
- Shelley Berkley (D), incumbent for Congressional District 1
- Jill Derby (D) for Congressional District 2 (opposing incumbent Dean Heller (R) 0% rating)
- Dina Titus (D) for Congressional DIstrict 3 (opposing incumbent Jon Porter (R) 0% rating)
Find out more about the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
Legislative Priorities 
The National Report Card on Women's Health (Oct. 2007) ranks Nevada 39th nationally for women's health, using health indicators such as access to insurance, prenatal care and health screenings.
Nevada Advocates is working to be sure every Nevadan has a right to decide if and when to start a family, to keep teenagers safe and protect their futures, and to protect access to health care. If you're willing to share your story or speak out for women's health - let us know!
Political Priorities
Nevada is a pro-choice state. In 1990, Nevada voters passed the "Freedom of Choice Act" affirming a woman's right to choose. Our political priority is to engage women voters in improving their health care and political choices.
At the January 19, 2008 Presidential Caucuses, a record turnout of Nevadans had a real say in the presidential nomination process. At the same time, Planned Parenthood supporters turned in thousands of pink platform resolutions to protect women's health. You can help us achieve our political goals for 2008:
We know the Planned Parenthood message reaches single women and many undecided voters more than most organizations, political parties or even candidates. While reproductive rights may not be the top-of-mind issue asked by pollsters, Planned Parenthood also knows that a candidates' stand on reproductive rights is often the deciding factor in choosing whom to vote for, if you happen to be undecided.
about McCain's dangerous anti-choice record! (You never know who you might meet on the campaign trail ... Maria Ballo came out for early voting in Las Vegas!) |
