Planned Parenthood president Dr Leana Wen, the group's most vocal abortion rights activist, has been forced to step down due 'philosophical differences' concerning the future of the organization. Dr Wen, 36, broke the news on Tuesday afternoon in a tweet, saying: 'I just learned that the @PPFA Board ended my employment at a secret meeting.' 'We were engaged in good faith negotiations about my departure based on philosophical differences over the direction and future of Planned Parenthood,' Dr Wen continued. His appointment empowered anti-abortion groups to aggressively intensify campaigns and legal moves to restrict abortion nationwide. But critics say Dr Wen has struggled to cultivate a political voice and truly galvanize people to front a movement.

Source: Daily Mail July 16, 2019 20:48 UTC