Planned Parenthood’s decision to back candidates in Pennsylvania school board elections is drawing backlash from parents and conservative groups. Critics argue that the nonprofit, supported by federal subsidies, is using its resources to push controversial agendas into classrooms.
The organization’s focus on explicit sexual education and gender ideology is seen as an attempt to bypass parental involvement. Planned Parenthood also offers medical interventions for minors, including hormones, raising concerns about the role of federally funded groups in such decisions.
Gov. Josh Shapiro has strengthened ties with Planned Parenthood during his tenure. Shapiro met with the group’s leaders to discuss abortion expansion shortly after taking office. Lindsey Mauldin, Shapiro’s deputy chief of staff, is a former Planned Parenthood employee, underscoring the organization’s influence in state government.
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Planned Parenthood PA has announced plans to endorse candidates for local school board elections across Pennsylvania, signaling a troubling shift in their political focus. pic.twitter.com/XitPMwlIDa
— Pennsylvania Family Council (@PFIpolicy) January 7, 2025
In this interview on The Dom Giordano Show, Michael Geer, President of the PA Family Institute, reveals Planned Parenthood's concerning plans for Pennsylvania's school boards in 2025. Learn how they're seeking to influence curriculum, promote radical ideologies, and target… pic.twitter.com/3DlIhaKqTj
— Pennsylvania Family Council (@PFIpolicy) December 13, 2024
Tina Descovich, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, criticized Planned Parenthood’s involvement in local elections. “This is not only inappropriate but a misuse of federal funding,” she said. “Parents will not tolerate this intrusion into their children’s education.”
Planned Parenthood installing School board members in PA!!!! https://t.co/RJXyTkfBDh
— Children's Health Defense – Pennsylvania Chapter (@CHDPennsylvania) December 8, 2024
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— Pennsylvania Family Council (@PFIpolicy) January 7, 2025
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania has highlighted its teacher training programs, which cover gender identity and other divisive topics. These workshops have drawn criticism for promoting ideologies many families reject, undercutting parental authority.
“As part of a post-election webinar in November, Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood looked ahead to elections in 2025 and discussed its plans to participate in school board races.” 🧵https://t.co/bzRgUGm4b2
— Josue Sierra (@jmsierra) January 5, 2025
She hates human life. Was CEO of planned parenthood. https://t.co/wAobT2YG3T
— (((tannngl))) Pennsylvania is lost (@tannngl) December 31, 2024
The involvement of federally funded organizations like Planned Parenthood in local school board elections is raising alarm about the balance of power between advocacy groups, parents, and public education systems.
Abortion extremists in Harrisburg today applaud 8,500 annual abortions by their Philadelphia region.
In total, Planned Parenthood performs half of the 30,000+ abortions in Pennsylvania every year. pic.twitter.com/Rfubao57Rc
— Dan Bartkowiak (@DanBartkowiak) June 7, 2023
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— Planned Parenthood PA Advocates (@PPAdvocatesPA) December 2, 2024