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Helping patients get in the door: The role of clinic escorts and the push for stronger legal protections in PA

Helping patients get in the door: The role of clinic escorts and the push for stronger legal protections in PA

At reproductive health care clinics across Pennsylvania, patient escorts are the first line of defense for abortion rights. These volunteers put themselves between patients walking into medical facilities and the intimidating, harassing, and sometimes threatening protestors who oppose reproductive services. Now, a state representative has introduced a bill to protect all patients from violence and intimidation when seeking care at health clinics.

Get the story behind Bethlehem-made Peeps

Get the story behind Bethlehem-made Peeps

Millions of Peeps are made daily in Bethlehem by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews.

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