Battle Over Abortion Training Bill in Prohibited States

According to The Daily Wire: Messaging materials sent from the Pro-Choice Caucus to House Democrats on Roe v. Wade list language deemed “harmful” in abortion messaging, Politico reported. The caucus is led by Colorado Rep. Dianna DeGette and California Rep. Barbara Lee. Rather than saying “choice,” the messaging suggests Democrats say, “decision.” Rather than using the phrasing “reduce abortion” or “safe legal and rare,” use “safe, legal, and accessible,” the messaging says. Say “unexpected pregnancy” rather than “unwanted pregnancy,” the messaging guide suggests, and rather than citing “conscience clause” or “conscience protections,” apparently when referring to Americans who object to performing or providing abortions for religious reasons, Democrats were instructed to say “refusal of care” or “denial of care.” The messaging, which also urges Democrats to avoid “back alley abortions” or “coat hangers” references, and instead use the phrase “criminalizing healthcare,” comes amid demonstrations in front of the private residences of Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, John Roberts, and Samuel Alito over the past week since the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion showing that the court is likely preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade. On Monday the Supreme Court is expected to release “one or more opinions” making some wonder if the landmark ruling will come sooner rather than later.

June 16, 2023

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Senators Tammy Baldwin and Patty Murray introduced the Reproductive Health Care Training Act, a proposed legislation aimed at providing funding for abortion training to medical students, especially in states with stringent abortion regulations.

However, this initiative has faced opposition from pro-life organizations. They argue that promoting abortion education in areas where it is already prohibited is unnecessary, and they believe that fostering more doctors who provide abortions would exacerbate the challenge of states seeking to transcend outdated and inhumane practices.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which recognizes the authority of states to regulate abortion, Wisconsin and other states have taken steps to enact laws that protect the sanctity of life. These laws aim to restrict abortion except in cases where a woman’s life is in immediate danger. As a result, the number of medical professionals willing to perform abortions has dwindled, as the money has appeared to dry up in the abortion industry,

Dr. Christina Francis from the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs suggests a distinct perspective. Instead of prioritizing abortion training, advocates of the pro-life stance emphasize the importance of focusing on managing pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and diabetes, which often result in higher rates of cesarean sections. They propose directing funding towards improving pregnancy and post-pregnancy care, as advancements in modern science offer alternatives to abortion by providing life-saving options for both the fetus and the mother in numerous situations.