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June 26, 2022
They survived Roe but Roe didn't survive them!
Melissa Ohden, who spoke at the National Right to Life Convention this past week, joins other abortion survivors in reaction to the Dobbs decision.
The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation has had many media requests since the Dobbs decision was released on Friday. Click on the article below to see our Legislative Director Maria Gallagher in an interview with Pittsburgh's WTAE.
Anti-abortion groups rejoice while promising support for pregnant women in absence of abortion options
Anti-abortion advocates in Pittsburgh and across the state expressed happiness following the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.Watch the report in the video player above."Roe v. Wade was a disastrous decision, which resulted in the deaths of nearly 63 million pre-born children," said Maria Gallagher, executive director of Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, based in Harrisburg.
PPLF NEWS RELEASE
Roe v. Wade Overturn:
A Victory for Women and Children
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Returns Abortion Issue to States
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the tragic 1973 ruling known as Roe v. Wade represents a victory for women and children throughout the country.
“Roe v. Wade is a deeply flawed decision which rightly has now been tossed into the ash bin of history,” said Maria Gallagher, legislative director of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, the Keystone State affiliate of National Right to Life.
“More than 63 million preborn children have lost their lives to this abominable decision. In addition, countless mothers have been left to grieve babies lost to abortion. With today’s landmark ruling, the issue of abortion policy rightfully returns to the states, where the public, through their duly elected representatives, can pursue policies that protect preborn children and their mothers from harm,” Gallagher added.
“We commend the High Court for recognizing the truth that a so-called ‘right’ to abortion appears nowhere in the U.S. Constitution,” Gallagher said. “This is a day of victory for the most vulnerable among us.”
Statistics from the PA Department of Health show that more than 32,000 abortions occurred in the Commonwealth in 2020, the latest year for which statistics are available. “Imagine how many kindergarten classes of children have been lost to abortion in PA. It’s mind-boggling,” Gallagher said.
In Pennsylvania, abortion totals would be much higher were it not for the many pregnancy resource centers which provide free counseling and material assistance for pregnant women facing challenging circumstances. Pennsylvania’s state-assisted Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program offers true alternatives and options to women in their time of need.
“No pregnant woman in Pennsylvania should feel as if she is alone. Pregnancy help centers stand ready to offer no-cost assistance and the emotional support every pregnant woman deserves,” Gallagher added.
Welcome to Post-Roe America!
by Maria Gallagher, Legislative Director
As I joined with people from around the country in a spirited rendition of God Bless America, a feeling of intense gratitude swept over me. This was the first time I had sung the beloved hymn in the post-Roe era.
Positively Pro-Life! Podcast
What if we reduce abortions on the front end...before an unplanned pregnancy occurs? Leslie Moyer, Director of Education Programs for Morning Star Clinics, is doing just that with her Sexual Risk Avoidance program. Learn all about the impact her work is having! Click HERE to listen to our latest Positively Pro-Life Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes/Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podbean App, or your favorite streaming platform.
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Our Celebrate Life Banquet with
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CHAPTER EVENTS
Pro-Life Thought of the Week
Built on legal sand, Roe is finally washed away by the tide of justice!
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