Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is facing fierce criticism after signing legislation expanding abortion access in the state, including procedures after 24 weeks under specified circumstances. On Saturday’s “The Count,” host Bill Spadea is joined by John Yep, president and CEO of Catholics for Catholics, and Father Chris Alar, provincial superior of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the U.S. and Argentina, for a passionate discussion about abortion, faith and human dignity. Yep and Father Alar react to images of supporters cheering the bill’s signing, debate the moral implications of late-term abortion and respond to Healey’s pledge to protect abortion access despite opposition from President Donald Trump,…
How did Governor Maura Healey respond to opposition from President Donald Trump, Republicans in Congress, and the Supreme Court regarding abortion access?
Governor Healey made a pledge to protect abortion access despite opposition from President Donald Trump, Republicans in Congress, and the Supreme Court.
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What was Father Chris Alar's argument regarding the source of human dignity in response to the expanded abortion policy?
Father Alar argued that human dignity is not granted by the government but is "given by God."
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Who participated in the discussion on "The Count" regarding the new abortion legislation in Massachusetts?
The discussion featured host Bill Spadea, John Yep (president and CEO of Catholics for Catholics), and Father Chris Alar (provincial superior of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the U.S. and Argentina).
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What specific legislation did Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey sign that has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders?
Governor Maura Healey signed legislation that expands abortion access in Massachusetts, which includes allowing abortion procedures after 24 weeks under specified circumstances.
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