 John, it’s official: Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. It’s been a hard few weeks since this decision was leaked, but now it’s real — and I’m sure you’re angry, frustrated, and scared about what this means. I am too. But this decision means the next Governor will have the ability to sign — or veto — that legislation. John, I will veto any bill that restricts a woman’s right to choose — and with today’s news, we know that’s going to be one of the most consequential decisions our next Governor makes. You probably know a grandparent, aunt, parent, sibling, or even yourself who marched for the right to choose fifty years ago, before Roe v. Wade became the law of the land. I’ve met people who marched back then — people who are furious and tired that they have to do this all over again for something they thought was set in stone — a right that we all thought would be protected forever. I want you to know that I’m furious too. That I will not ever back down from protecting the right to choose in Pennsylvania — from protecting women’s lives. Due to the Supreme Court’s decision, each and every state will decide whether the women who reside there can have an abortion. So with a Republican Legislature that’s tried time and time again to restrict abortion access (even through a constitutional amendment), we can be certain they’ll send a bill severely limiting abortion access in Pennsylvania to the desk of the next Governor. These past few weeks have been tough — but I know that we have the voice, the strength, and the determination to keep abortion access legal in Pennsylvania. Together, we can do this. Josh Shapiro |
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