Supporters of Planned Parenthood filled the grassy amphitheater of Cal Anderson wearing pink and dodging soppy spring mud for a rally Saturday afternoon as the organization faces cuts to portions of its federal funding:

On March 9, the United States Senate defeated H.R. 1, a bill that used the misleading cover of deficit reduction to push an extreme ideological agenda designed to take health care away from women.

However, the budget negotiations are not yet over and conservative members of Congress will continue to push to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds.

Join us for Washington Stands with Planned Parenthood, an event coinciding with a National Day of Action. Hear from local leaders and activists and help us stand strong against these unprecedented attacks. Wear pink and bring a rally sign! We’ll see you soon.

Last month, the Walk for Choice event drew hundreds to the Hill for a rally and march to Westlake.

Signs in hand (Image: Frances Dinger/The Spectator special to CHS)

King County Executive Dow Constantine (Image: Frances Dinger/The Spectator special to CHS)

An organizer dials Senator Patty Murray to thank her for support(Image: Frances Dinger/The Spectator special to CHS)