Author: Maria Gallagher

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation  Tracy Robinson has quite a story to tell. “I was a ‘pro-choice’ Christian,” Robinson says. “Actually, I never gave myself that label. In fact, I didn’t give the ethics of abortion much thought. If I ever had to describe my point of view, it would have …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation I did not grow up thinking I would become a pro-life advocate. During my childhood, I considered occupations ranging from hairstylist (my grandfather was a barber) to judge (I watched a lot of law-and-order TV shows). I was also captivated by the idea of becoming a …

By Maria Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Dictionary.com defines “prescience” as “knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.” See what has come to pass, see how pro-lifers knew how it was inevitable. On the night of January 22, 1973, CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite led off his newscast with a …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Recently I received an e-vite to a fabulous event. It was a festive celebration, made all the more so by the longing for community that came from the COVID-19 pandemic. It was truly a gift to be able to get together to share a meal, some …