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How Social Media Backlash Made Susan G. Komen Cave

Komen for the Cure's decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood came to a close on Friday when Komen reversed its decision. Score another point for social media. On Tuesday, the Komen Foundation announced new funding criteria that would severely restrict grants set aside for Planned Parenthood to provide mammograms for low-income women. Planned Parenthood's CEO alleges that the Komen Foundation pulled support because of political pressure from anti-choice groups. Social media, tipping points and revolutions.