Reproductive Health

For too long, the national conversation on abortion has been poisoned by extreme rhetoric and intentional misinformation. We’ve heard the most absurd claims—including the lie that "post-birth" abortions are occurring. These talking points aren't designed to save lives; they are designed to manufacture fear and division.

It is time to take the ammunition away from the fear-mongers and restore common sense to the law.

I am unabashedly pro-choice. I believe that a woman has the fundamental right to make decisions about her own body. I also believe that we can protect that right while establishing clear, reasonable boundaries that reflect our shared values as a society.

The "Viability Standard" Reform: I am proposing federal legislation modeled after our own laws here in Massachusetts. We will draw a clear "Line in the Sand" at 24 weeks, also known as the point of fetal viability.

• Choice Without Interference: Up until the 24-week mark, the decision is between a woman and her doctor. Period. No government overreach, no waiting periods, and no unnecessary hurdles.

• The Viability Boundary: After 24 weeks, the law shifts to protect the life of the fetus, with two critical, non-negotiable exceptions:

  • The Health and Life of the Mother: No woman should ever be forced to sacrifice her life or her long-term health for a pregnancy.

  • Fatal Fetal Abnormalities: In cases where a medical condition would make it impossible for the baby to survive outside the womb, the family must have the right to make the most compassionate decision possible without government interference.

Checkmate on the Extremists: By putting this 24-week standard on paper, we strip the GOP of their favorite talking point. They can no longer claim the "other side" wants "unrestricted" abortions up until birth. If they vote against this bill, they aren't voting for "life"—they are voting to keep the division alive for their own political gain.

As a parent, I understand the deep emotional weight of this issue. We treat a fetus as a life because we have hope for its future. By establishing a viability line, we honor that potential while fiercely protecting the bodily autonomy of women.

It’s time to stop the shouting and start protecting rights with a law that actually makes sense.