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Since ‘Dobbs,’ States With Abortion Bans Far Outpace Those Offering Paid Family Leave

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Originally published with Jaquelyn Jahn in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Jun 23, 2023.

Imagine living under a government that dictates one of life’s most consequential decisions. A decision that has profound mental, physical, and economic implications. Now imagine that this same government, after forcing your decision, leaves you without any support in the aftermath.

For millions of people living in half of the country, this isn’t a dystopian fantasy. For those of us living in Pennsylvania, it could become our reality.