We are heartbroken by the loss of Cecile Richards, whose work as the president of Planned Parenthood pioneered efforts to expand access to birth control and other reproductive care, and to fight abortion restrictions and bans long before Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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She was a political force who understood that disruption was how change is made, no matter how uncomfortable that may be.
Cecile stood firm, speaking truth to power and protecting the rights of millions.
Cecile was recently awarded our highest honor, the Roger Baldwin Award, recognizing her lifetime achievements and contributions to the fight for civil liberties.
Thank you, Cecile, for showing us the way.
In her words, “Here’s to the work ahead."