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Remembering Dr. Tiller in the Abortion Debate
Two years ago yesterday, Dr. George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas, was murdered for his work as a well-known abortion provider. Dr. Tiller was renowned for the high level of care that he provided to women for many years. Despite the tragic end to Dr. Tiller’s career, he...
LGBT Non-Discrimination Bills Introduced in PA House and Senate
To take a break from the myriad of bad news coming out of the Pennsylvanian House of Representatives, we are very happy to report that House Bill 300 was reintroduced along with companion Senate Bill 910. As you may remember, HB 300 is the bill amending the...
PA House Budget Cuts Domestic Violence Program Funding by Over $1 Million
Earlier this month, Pennsylvania House members – mostly Republican – voted for burdensome, expensive new regulations for abortion providers, citing their concern for women’s health and safety as their only motive. Last week, they approved the House Republican version...
PA House Committee Passes Bill That Would Have Detrimental Impact on Low-income Voters
On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives State Government Committee passed HB 934, which would require voters to present identification each time they visit their polling place. This change was enacted in order to curb voter fraud, which of course, is...
Call Your State Rep Today: NO on HB 574
Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering a bill which would make it more difficult for women in Pennsylvania to have access to abortion care. House Bill 574 would regulate abortion providers and require them to comply with the regulations for...