Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder defends Planned Parenthood decision

Ellis joins a chorus of outrage erupting across the country, including petitions sponsored by MoveOn and Credo Action, urging the organization to "put women's lives before politics" and not to "cave to anti-woman extremists."

Susan G. Komen founder Nancy Brinker stopped by MSNBC Thursday to discuss the specifics of and the reaction to news that the organization would cut its funding for Planned Parenthood's screening and treatment initiatives

Nation Newsday > News > Nation Susan G. Komen Foundation denounced by Planned Parenthood supporters for funding halt Published: February 2, 2012 10:10 AM By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES – He won't be sporting that pink tie anymore.

ESTERO, FL, Feb 02, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Howard Alan Events and Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Southwest Florida are working together during the upcoming 6th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival, February 11 – 12, to raise awareness for breast

Nancy Brinker, the founder of Komen and sister of the famed, now deceased Susan G. Komen, has always thought of herself as a heavy hitting player in politics. As you've seen in other diaries, she raised millions for Bush's