This display is an example where very few citizens make their wishes known, and the political class know they can anything and get away with it. Especially meaningful when 70% of the nation believes abortion should gd restricted
Thousands of abortion opponents march in the 15th annual Walk for Life across downtown San Francisco Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The event, which included a Roman Catholic Mass and a rally at Civic Center Plaza, was held close to the … more >
Democrats hit with pro-life backlash in bid to 'codify' Roe v. Wade
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets Democratic standard with sweeping law
By ValerieNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has reawakened the abortion debate with the sweeping Reproductive Health Act, lending momentum to similar bills in other states—and igniting a backlash from the pro-life movement.
Legislation in New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia to loosen abortion restrictions are advancing as Democrats take advantage of their state legislative gains to “codify” the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, citing fears about a looming threat from a judicial branch increasingly being shaped by President Trump.
The New York bill came a perfect example: Senate Republicans had for years held off aggressive pro-choice legislation, but after they lost the majority in November, Democrats swooped in with warnings that Roe’s days were numbered.
“In the face of a federal government intent on rolling back Roe v. Wade and women’s reproductive rights, I promised that we would pass this critical legislation within the first 30 days of the new session - and we got it done,” said Mr. Cuomo in his Jan. 22 signing statement.
The bill, which clears the path for abortions up to 40 weeks, was cheered by Planned Parenthood and the pro-choice movement—One World Trade Center was lit pink afterward to celebrate—even as the outcry from abortion opponents continues to escalate.
Catholic leaders have sparred over whether Mr. Cuomo should be excommunicated. The New York Post ran a front-page op-ed Tuesday by Cardinal Timothy Dolan headlined “Canon Fire: Why are gov and Dems alienating Catholic voters?”
A White House petition asking New York to overturn the abortion law has received more than 250,000 signatures—more than double the required 100,000—in five days.
Pro-life advocates, citing a Marist Study released this month showing 75 percent of U.S. adults oppose abortion after the first three months of pregnancy, warned that Democrats have overplayed their hand by pushing bills that go beyond what polls show the public supports.
“Democrat politicians have made abortion on demand a priority,” said LiveAction’s Lila Rose. “While the pro-abortion zealots in New York have won this battle, they will ultimately lose the war on abortion.”
Richardson - The Washington Times - Tuesday, January 29, 2019