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Girl on a Train

A few days ago, I was in a crowded metro car during early morning rush hour. At one stop a rather ordinary, but nervous young woman boarded. As the train started moving again, she braced herself and then spoke aloud to everyone. She tried to project her voice, with a controlled self-c
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November 09, 2016
by Blue
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crisis pregnancy, pro-life, prolife, USCCB

Do Not Be Indifferent to Abortion

The Pennsylvania abortion report was released this week with little note. The number of abortions in Pennsylvania in 2014 is about the same as the year before: 18 more for a total of 32,126. Statistically speaking, people may shrug their shoulders and think that’s neither good nor bad
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January 08, 2016
by Hill
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2014 abortion report, 9 days for life, abortion, abortion statistics, crisis pregnancy, pope francis, pro-life, year of mercy

Speak the Truth about Contraception and Abortion

Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. – John 17:17 Congress is facing an emotional debate – should tax dollars intended to support women’s health go to organizations that promote abortion, like Planned Parenthood? Historically tax dollars have been prohibited from directly
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September 11, 2015
by Hill
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abortion, alternatives to abortion, birth control, community health care, contraception, crisis pregnancy, defund planned parenthood, federally qualified health care centers, PCC column, planned parenthood, pro-life, women's health care

Women’s Right to Know Act: Informed Pregnancy Decisions

On the same day that thousands of pro-life supporters were marking the anniversary of Roe v. Wade by marching in Washington, DC, state legislators in Harrisburg were urging their colleagues to support life here in Pennsylvania. CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR OWN MESSAGE IN SUPPORT OF A WOMAN
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January 23, 2012
by Hill
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abortion, abortion clinic, crisis pregnancy, HB 1077, informed decision, pro-life, ultrasound, ultrasound access bill, Women's Right to Know Act

Why abortion?

Every year the Pennsylvania Department of Health releases the latest state abortion statistics.  Everyone waits to see if the numbers go up or down.  In 2008, there were 38,807 abortions in Pennsylvania, an increase of 2,144 (5.8%) from 2007.  Disappointing; but overall, that is 41 pe
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February 04, 2010
by Hill
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abortion, abortion alternatives, crisis pregnancy, pregnancy support centers, pregnant, pro-life, real alternatives

2006-2007 Commonwealth Budget Review

Last month Governor Ed Rendell proposed a $54.2 billion spending plan for the fiscal year 2006-2007. State legislators will debate and discuss the dollar figures and policy implications of each line item over the next several months. Ideally, a final bill will pass the House of Repres
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March 01, 2006
by Hill
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abortion alternatives, alternatives to abortion, budget, Catholic Charities, CHIP, crisis pregnancy, DPW, health insurance, human services, medicaid, medicare, pregnancy support centers, real alternatives, state aid, state funding, welfare

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