Monthly Archives: April 2018
Did your State Representative vote YES on the Down Syndrome Protection Act?
April 19, 2018 | 3 comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: House Bill 2050, pennsylvania, vote
On Monday, April 16, after a lengthy floor debate, the PA House of Representatives voted 139-56 to pass House Bill 2050 – the Down Syndrome Protection Act! That’s a 71% majority vote and a veto-proof majority! That means despite Governor … Read more
Diaper Drive: PA Family Institute & Go Beyond (May 5-12)
April 18, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Family, Life | Tags: Diaper Drive, Go Beyond, lancaster, Lebanon
Starting Saturday, May 5th, join Pennsylvania Family Institute and Go Beyond (a church-led week of community service) in helping pregnancy resource centers in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.
Many pregnancy centers in the area are in need of diapers and this … Read more
Be Informed: 2018 Primary Voter’s Guide – PaFamilyVoter.com
April 16, 2018 | 7 comments | Posted in Voting | Tags: May 15, pennsylvania, primary
Mother’s Message to State Lawmakers: “Either Down syndrome is a life worth living or it’s not.”
April 16, 2018 | 1 comment | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome Protection Act, HB2050
By Jessica Capitani
Imagine if someone said, “No one forced us to have our daughter. And as much as we love her, we would never force anyone else to have a girl. Instead we would like to persuade people that … Read more
When a politician tells you (fill in the blank), can you believe it?
April 16, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Politics | Tags:
It is increasingly challenging for voters and constituents to know whether what they’re hearing from candidates and elected officials about key issues is really the truth.
That’s where Pennsylvania Family Council’s new “WhenAPoliticianTellsYou.com” web tool can help you … Read more
Coming soon: 2018 Primary Election Voter’s Guide
April 11, 2018 | 4 comments | Posted in Voting | Tags: election, pennsylvania, primary
Printed version: Our printed Primary Election Voter’s Guides will cover the races for US Senate and Governor. … Read more
Pennsylvanians Speak Out: Pass the Down Syndrome Protection Act
April 11, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags:
People from across Pennsylvania are speaking out in favor of the Down Syndrome Protection Act – House Bill 2050. Please hear and share their stories:
Instead of congratulations, this mom was told this: The repeated response from doctors, nurses and… Read more Roll call & highlights from committee vote: Down Syndrome Protection Act
April 9, 2018 | No comments | Posted in abortion | Tags:
Today, the first legislative step was taken in the Down Syndrome Protection Act – House Bill 2050 – with a passing vote out of the PA House Health Committee (17-9 bipartisan vote – see roll call below) chaired by State … Read more