The 10 Most Controverisal Shine Stories of 2012

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The Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood showdown

In February, the Susan G. Komen Foundation ended its grants to Planned Parenthood -- and then quickly reversed their decision when the social media backlash started. The reversal didn't do them many favors: People who supported the funding cut were furious that the breast cancer charity seemed to be backing down. Shine readers were on both sides of the issue.

"The issue is CANCER, not ... more 

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The Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood showdown

In February, the Susan G. Komen Foundation ended its grants to Planned Parenthood -- and then quickly reversed their decision when the social media backlash started. The reversal didn't do them many favors: People who supported the funding cut were furious that the breast cancer charity seemed to be backing down. Shine readers were on both sides of the issue.

"The issue is CANCER, not abortion. How many women without health care will not receive life saving breast cancer screenings because of Komen's decision?" asked "Becky." "It's a sad day when a breast cancer foundation turns their back on women because of political issues." < b less