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Graham Platner reveals he used Planned Parenthood for STD tests: ‘Smart thing to do’ (nypost.com)

submitted 1 week ago by FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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WASHINGTON — Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner commended Planned Parenthood for helping him get tested for sexually transmitted diseases as he grapples with scandals over his alleged adultery and debauchery.

While receiving an endorsement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s president, the horny oyster farmer heaped praise on the controversial abortion provider and recounted needing its services during his youth.

“I myself at a younger age … I got STI checks at the Portland Planned Parenthood. And it’s not an embarrassing thing. It’s a smart thing to do, especially when you’re younger,” Platner stressed during an event in Portland, Maine.

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[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 44 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Sorry all. It just kinda made me chuckle to see this headline. Each manufactured scandal just gets more and more ridiculous.

Especially the use of the word 'reveals', as if it's some kind of dirty secret to make sure you're not inadvertently spreading VD.

[–] cenzorrll@piefed.ca 20 points 1 week ago

I didn't realize this was the NY post at first and thought it was a positive article. I was like, "yes, I too go to sexual health experts for sexual health things". Although, the target audience is also a group of people that would benefit from seeing a veterinarian about their cold symptoms, so to each their own?

[–] stephen@lazysoci.al 7 points 1 week ago

And somehow an organization that provides reproductive health services is “controversial”. Just farm them clicks while disguising it as journalism.