Planned Parenthood Counter Marches Photos

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With the Republican party's planned defunding of Planned Parenthood looming, protesters on both sides took to the streets today. Reuters reports that anti-choice protests were expected at more than 200 Planned Parenthood locations across the U.S. In response, about 150 pro-choice rallies cropped up in places like parks and at politicians' offices. Counter-protests in St. Paul, Detroit, and New York City ended up vastly outnumbering the initial anti-choice rallies, while a rally in Tampa drew "hundreds on both sides," according to the Tampa Bay Times. “We want to see Congress and the White House encouraged to follow through on their campaign promise to defund Planned Parenthood and divert that money," Eric Scheidler, #ProtestPP organizer and executive director of the Pro-Life Action League, told Time.

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Planned Parenthood did urge its supporters not to counter-protest outside its clinics in hopes of toning down crowd interference with potential patients seeking healthcare services. Pro-choice supporters and supporters of the clinic’s health services nevertheless showed up in droves.

"We always try to think about what is best for a patient coming to a center who is just trying to get care," Dawn Laguens, EVP of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, told Refinery29. "But there is no controlling the energy being shown today in every state — and all of us at Planned Parenthood are grateful for the outpouring of passion and concern. It's amazing!" In addition to these powerful protests, a dozen Los Angeles bakeries are participating in a bake sale to support Planned Parenthood, according to Time Out. The sale is brilliantly titled Bake America Great Again — and even celebrities are getting involved.

Making cookies & blondies for a #plannedparenthood bake sale tomorrow. Excited to support this VITAL organization. #istandwithPP pic.twitter.com/jrphBhqERP
— Alison Brie (@alisonbrie) February 11, 2017

“As nationwide, anti-choice demonstrations are planned at clinics around the country this Saturday, we wanted to create a community-based response,” the bake sale organizers told Time Out. “The support from our peers and the business community has been overwhelming. Planned Parenthood was there for us; we're glad to be there for them.” Planned Parenthood has indeed been there for us — 2.5 million of us each year, in fact. As for us here at Refinery29, we're proud to stand with Planned Parenthood, today and every day. Check out photos and videos from both sides of today's protests below.

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Granted, the Defund Planned Parenthood protest in NYC hasn't technically started yet. But so far, looks a little different than expected. pic.twitter.com/esfCA6woxv
— Claire Lampen (@claire_lampen) February 11, 2017

Kelsey and Mariah hold signs at #ProtestPP in Pullman. Look for more at @uiargonaut pic.twitter.com/shhjNfshj8
— Erin Renae (@ErinBamer) February 11, 2017

Rights don't protect themselves, people do! Live from MN standing 4 Planned Parenthood care. #IStandWithPP pic.twitter.com/zEhROsFXbl
— Dawn Laguens (@dawnlaguens) February 11, 2017

"what do we want?" "health care!" #IStandWithPP @ppmn pic.twitter.com/UDTLUXhRKR
— rachel jendrzejewski (@rchlka) February 11, 2017

When the #standwithPP crowd is infinitely larger than the opposition on their national day of protest ??? @PPSLR pic.twitter.com/4twjlKhTjd
— Tenaya (@tenayarose) February 11, 2017

Planned Parenthood rally in Bloomington, IL. Supporters as far as the eye can see!! #IStandWithPP pic.twitter.com/xaTp4Ir9Bf
— Planned Parenthood (@PPIAction) February 11, 2017

The crowd at @senrobportman shop keeps growing #ProtectOurCare #StandWithPP pic.twitter.com/E9HDFhh47L
— ProgressOhio (@ProgressOhio) February 11, 2017

Great rally in Petoskey today! #IStandWithPP pic.twitter.com/TUVv2iO1SN
— Jane Garver (@teacherA5) February 11, 2017

#PlannedParenthood and #ProLifers outside Planned Parenthood on Forest Park Ave. pic.twitter.com/ADek0IAdBX
— Mugo Odigwe (@MugoOdigwe) February 11, 2017

Protestors against federal funding of Planned Parenthood outside DC's PP'hood now. My story coming on @CBNNews & @700club - #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/qnnW6smyrn
— Paul Strand (@PaulStrandCBN) February 11, 2017

Today we're standing for LIFE at one of 217 #ProtestPP rallies across the Nation to call on Congress to Defund Planned Parenthood! #ProLife pic.twitter.com/ykc2SNDm4l
— Susan B Anthony List (@SBAList) February 11, 2017

Wonderful, Faithful families showed up in Poughkeepsie today to pray & peacefully #ProtestPP #ProLife #OurLadyofLourdes #DefundPP pic.twitter.com/astUUsBy22
— NYCatholicRadio (@NYCatholicRadio) February 11, 2017

Looking good, Nawlins. #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/QKaHty2B5D
— Deplorable Jill (@jillosophy) February 11, 2017

Washington Square Park, NYC #WeWontGoBack #StandWithPlannedParenthood #choice @gennycreem pic.twitter.com/fDoPYAkum9
— Zeena (@27stairs) February 11, 2017

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