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Melanie Israel and Jay Richards

Commentary: It’s time for pro-life policymakers to go on offense

The GOP finally managed to take control of the House of Representatives. So, what should pro-life lawmakers do to advance their cause in the next Congress?

Some may be tempted to avoid this topic altogether, as too many Republicans did for the last several months. But silence isn’t an acceptable strategy. Instead, they should go on offense and advance policies that protect innocent unborn life while exposing Democratic extremism on abortion.

They don’t have to reach for the full pro-life enchilada, where every person is protected and welcomed in both life and law, on day one. Even the next-best goal, legislation to protect unborn human beings after a heartbeat is detected, would be a massive uphill battle. After all, Joe Biden is still in the White House, and the Senate presents its own challenges.

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