Author: Maria Gallagher

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation The piercing sapphire eyes first caught my attention. They were matched by a grin which looked like it was the precursor to a laugh. The stand-out features belong to Nathan, one of the babies who grace an information piece called “CareLine,” mailed out by The Women’s …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Easter was a huge cause for celebration in the family in which I was born. My mother made intense preparations in the days leading up to the Resurrection of Jesus. She would make sure each of her little girls had a special occasion dress (and sometimes …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Never count GenZ out—especially when it comes to the pro-life movement. GenZ, or Generation Z, generally refers to those individuals who were born from 1997 onward—the eldest of whom are 24 years of age. This age cohort grew up with social media and are considered the …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation When I began working as a radio reporter while still in college, I quickly learned how decisively important the choice of words was and is in conveying the meaning of a story. On the topic of abortion, for example, I thought that the best way to …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation In the spirit of Women’s History Month, I wanted to reflect on the awe-inspiring women who have contributed greatly to the cause of advancing protection for innocent human life. When I was quite young, I read a biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and was deeply impressed …