FILE - Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin takes part in a forum for Republican candidates for governor of Pennsylvania (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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Doug Mastriano touts endorsement from anti-abortion group. What does it mean?
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Robby Brod
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FILE - Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin takes part in a forum for Republican candidates for governor of Pennsylvania (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Hey, all! Welcome to the first installment of *drum roll* Fact Check Fridays!
Today, Doug Mastriano touted an endorsement from an anti-abortion group & called for Pa. to re-enact a law requiring minors to get parental consent before receiving an abortion.
Research from the NIH suggests these laws haven’t lowered youth abortion rates since the mid-90s.
It may not even be necessary.
In a study from the Guttmacher Institute, 89% of minors surveyed voluntarily consulted with their parents before ending their pregnancies.
A collection of interviews, photos, and music videos, featuring local musicians who have stopped by the WITF performance studio to share a little discussion and sound. Produced by WITF’s Joe Ulrich.
