Planned Parenthood Is Providing Free STD Testing Today

If you've noticed people wearing pink or changing their profile pictures to a pink image with #StandWithPP, it's because they are participating in Pink Out Day, an initiative by Planned Parenthood that's calling attention to women's reproductive rights and getting people to rally all over the country. In the organization's own words, Pink Out Day "will be women and men nationwide standing together to say: We're not backing down, not today, not ever."

No matter your political affiliation, it's important to know what exactly this day means and the health services Planned Parenthood provides to thousands of women every day, like breast exams, Pap tests, and contraceptives. Today, the nonprofit is offering free STD testing in 28 cities, including Atlanta, Houston, and Washington DC. You can view the full list of cities here. Planned Parenthood is also matching all donations, today only, up to $50,000.

It's not a coincidence that Planned Parenthood created this event in the wake of recent allegations of the organization's use of aborted fetuses for medical research; it's in response. The New York Times reports that Pink Out Day "will coincide with a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Tuesday morning about the allegations against Planned Parenthood," so today is a day for all those who support Planned Parenthood to come together and make their voices heard.