PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday Governor Tom Wolf, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, and additional Democratic elected officials, community leaders, and activists from across the Commonwealth came together for a rally following recent reporting that the Supreme Court of the United States is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. The rally emphasized how high the stakes are for reproductive rights in 2022 as the GOP pushes their radical anti-choice agenda. Speakers highlighted how critical it is to elect a Josh Shapiro, a proven champion for reproductive rights, as our next Governor and protect and expand the Democratic Senate majority to protect abortion access, and access to birth control and women’s health care.
See below for some of the great local coverage of this PA Dems rally:
WHYY: Shapiro, only Dem running for Pa. governor, vows to veto abortion restrictions
Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the only Democrat running for governor of Pennsylvania, vowed to veto any bills banning abortion at a rally in Philadelphia Friday — days after news of a leaked draft opinion this week seemed to spell the downfall of Roe v. Wade.
“They’re coming for all your rights, and I’ll be there to defend you every single step of the way,” Shapiro said.
[…]Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Executive Director Signe Espinoza called Shapiro and Davis a “pink ticket.”
“We need leaders who are ready to not only use their veto pen and their votes, but also work to expand access,” she said.
Shapiro and several other speakers, including PA Dem organizers and Democratic elected officials, said the leaked draft opinion indicates same-sex marriage and interracial marriage could also be under attack. Some legal experts say Justice Samuel Alito’s assertion in the leaked draft that the decision would only concern abortion may not be enough to keep it from being used to challenge other rights.
Telemundo62: Manifestantes se movilizan a favor del derecho al aborto
En un rally del candidato a la gobernación de Pensilvania, Josh Shapiro, varios asistentes se demostraron a favor del derecho al aborto. Belén Smole nos cuenta.
WGAL / NBC8: Abortion rights becoming central issue in Pennsylvania elections
Abortion rights supporters rallied with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro in Philadelphia on Friday. He has pledged to veto legislation restricting abortion rights.
6ABC: A Rally In Philadelphia By Democrats Today Emphasized How High The Stakes Are For Reproductive Rights In 2022
A rally in Philadelphia by Democrats today emphasized how high the stakes are for reproductive rights in 2022.
Speakers of all ages and backgrounds making their stance on abortion rights clear here today.
From 8 year old, Elizabeth, “me and my friends will be the ones most impacted. My parents have always taught me, my body, my choice. Period.”
Philly native Rachel Foodlin, was raised by 2 women and now works in the nonprofit sector. “We are just a family that believeS in the power of femininity and womanhood. We want the rights of this country to be experienced by everybody.”
“I’m not surprised that this is happening. I was prepared to take on this fight again in my lifetime, and that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t still hurt that it doesn’t feel so real that we are pushed back into the previous century. I am trying to understand how we can all come together and take action.”
NBC10: ‘This Is MY Body’: 8 Year Old Speaks on Behalf of Abortion Rights at PA Rally
“This is my body and I am the one who makes decisions about it, period”: An 8 year old gave an impassioned speech on behalf of abortion rights at a rally hosted by Pennsylvania Democrats Friday.
Univision65: Líderes demócratas se unen a manifestación en Filadelfia a favor del derecho al aborto
Algunos líderes políticos demócratas se sumaron a la manifestación en Filadelfia a favor del derecho al aborto y remarcaron el apoyo a los derechos de las mujeres; esto, tras la filtración de un borrador de la Corte Suprema que podría derogar el Roe v. Wade.
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