Leadership Shakeup At Komen Months After Planned Parenthood Uproar | Talking Points Memo

The founder and President of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation’s largest breast cancer charity, are stepping down from their leadership roles six months after the group’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood caused a national uproar, the AP reports. Founder Nancy Brinker will step down from her position as CEO but will continue to work on fundraising and strategy while President Liz Thompson will leave next month. Two members of the board are leaving as well.


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