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PA candidates hold opposing opinions on abortion rights

Parker Wallis Without guaranteed protection under the commonwealth’s constitution, the future of reproductive health care in Pennsylvania could depend on the results of the 2022 general election this November. With open seats for governor, US senator, and state legislators on the line, each candidate has voiced their fervent support for or opposition to Pennsylvania’s abortion … Continued

Abortion access is on the Pennsylvania ballot this November

Jeff Fuentes Gleghorn Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Constitution does not protect abortion as a right, allowing for different states to ban or restrict abortions. Public polling indicates that Pennsylvania voters strongly oppose abortion bans: a May 2022 poll by Franklin & Marshall College found that 85% … Continued

Pennsylvania Republicans mobilize with string of anti-abortion bills

Reinette LeJeune The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has given states new authority to restrict abortion rights. While abortion is legal in Pennslyvania for now, Republicans in the state legislature have introduced a number of anti-abortion bills in an attempt to change that. Republican state legislators Sen. Doug Mastriano and Rep. … Continued