Opinion Piece Stumps for Bill To Boost Birth Control Access

A Sacramento Bee opinion piece by Kathy Kneer -- president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California -- and Julie Rabinovitz -- president and CEO of California Family Health Council -- argues that California lawmakers should approve a bill (AB 2348), by Assembly member Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), that would "authorize registered nurses in community clinics to dispense birth control under a standardized procedure." They conclude, "By passing this common-sense law, California will continue to be a leader in preventing unintended pregnancy and can remind the rest of the nation that the war on women stops here."

• "Viewpoints: Legislation Helps State Lead in the Battle for Women's Rights" (Kneer/Rabinovitz, Sacramento Bee, 5/22).