By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative/PAC Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
The pro-life movement in Pennsylvania and throughout the country has been quite clear: abortion harms women.
That being the case, National Right to Life and the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation have been vocal about ensuring that women who have undergone the tragedy and trauma of abortion receive the compassionate counseling and support they deserve.
We oppose measures which would criminalize or punish women, who are victims of the abortion industry.
But pro-abortion lawmakers in Pennsylvania are pushing a false narrative claiming that advocates for life want to prosecute women who have been victimized by abortionists.
Unfortunately, a mainstream media demonstrating an incredible lack of curiosity are perpetuating the myth in their reports.
The one bright spot in all of this is that the Pennsylvania Senate is led by courageously pro-life lawmakers who are not about to pass legislation pushed by the abortion industry and its allies in the state legislature.
The PA House of Representatives is currently evenly divided, with 101 Democrats and 101 Republicans. A special election to replace pro-abortion Democrat Sara Innamorato, who resigned to seek another office, is expected in September.
The House stand-off demonstrates how important elections are in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—a swing state which could very well decide the Presidency in 2024.