I do have a secret love for Gwyneth Paltrow. I think she’s beautiful, she’s a great actress, she seems nice, she has such class, I want to raid her closet, etc etc. I love her so much that I can even forgive her for naming her son Moses, which is an abhorrent choice (personally, I thought Apple was cute). And now, she’s given me a more substantial reason to adore her and her lovely mama: They’re campaiging for Planned Parenthood. From the Action Alert:
Why are two Hollywood actors contacting you today?
Because we are first and foremost a mother and daughter, and we cannot stand idly by as birth control, family planning, and basic health care come under attack.
We are deeply disturbed by what’s happening in South Dakota and by the growing movement to limit women’s reproductive rights. And as Mother’s Day approaches, we have a great opportunity to make a difference.
Today, a generous Planned Parenthood supporter has issued a Mother’s Day Challenge for the critical Stand with the States Campaign: all online donations will be matched — dollar for dollar, until they reach $50,000 — until midnight on Mother’s Day.
Please rise to the Mother’s Day Challenge. Your gift will be effectively doubled and you’ll help Planned Parenthood reach their $50,000 goal!
Our family was recently blessed with the arrival of a new member. As we jump into another round of tiny clothes, new expressions, and dirty diapers, it strikes us yet again: having a child changes your life forever.
Such a personal decision should be made by families, not by politicians.
We need common-sense solutions to the health issues we face throughout our lives. Planned Parenthood provides those solutions, helping millions of women each day, improving our communities and our families. That’s why we support this amazing organization. We hope you will, too.
Click here and double your donation at this critical time.
Tell your mom you’ve donated in her name. Or whisper it to your baby at bedtime.
You’ll be making a gift to millions of mothers — to the future of our country. What a profound way to mark this day.
It is indeed a great Mother’s Day decision. Donate if you can.
UPDATE: Thanks for those of you who alerted me to the fact that my personal information was included in the first link. I’ll save any potential stalkers some difficulty by telling you all that I’ve moved since I last donated to Planned Parenthood, and the address that was listed is no longer where I live.