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PA advocates stand firm on reproductive health access

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Monday, December 9, 2024   

President-elect Donald Trump's second term has some Pennsylvania health care providers and legal experts voicing concern about potential changes to abortion and reproductive healthcare access.

Abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania through 23 weeks, with an executive order in place to protect people seeking this reproductive healthcare.

Signe Espinoza, executive director of Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania, said the presidential election results don't change their work.

She noted that they are organizing events and forums and engaging with lawmakers, as the group sees a pressing need to advocate for sexual and reproductive health care.

"We're going to continue to do the work that we've been doing, and that is advocating for sexual and reproductive health care policies in the state of Pennsylvania, ensuring that barriers are removed," said Espinoza. "There are currently a lot of barriers, pre-Dobbs, pre-Trump administration. There's a lot of work to do in Pennsylvania."

Espinoza said when Roe vs. Wade was intact, the state had over 145 providers. Today there are only 17.

This month, Speaker of the U.S. House Rep. Mike Johnson - R-Benton, LA - expressed his desire to cut government funding for Planned Parenthood, acknowledging potential resistance from Congress.

Espinoza pointed out abortion remains a significant and widely supported issue in Pennsylvania, and nationwide that consistently resonates with voters.

"The American people do not want politicians making their health care decisions," said Espinoza. "We've seen broad support in state after state - Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York, Nevada and yes, Florida, with the majority of voters making it very clear that abortion is popular. People are suffering. We need to fix this."

A Pew Research study found 51% of adults in Pennsylvania believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while 44% think it should be illegal in all or most cases.




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