Behind the doors of the "all trimester" Washington Surgi-Clinic
When comforting fictions meet uncomfortable facts
If you'd like an unblinking look at the evidence, this livestream is for you.
Why would anyone abort a viable baby?
People assume no one would get a later abortion except in medical emergencies. Journalists, academics, and influencers have uncritically repeated this theory as fact. In this livestream, Monica and Herb will examine the evidence, focusing on the Washington Surgi-Clinic as a telling example.
What we covered:
- The difference between assumptions about later abortion and on-the-ground realities
- What it’s really like inside an “all trimester” abortion facility, from Monica’s undercover visit when she was 28 weeks pregnant
- Why Herb chose nonviolent civil disobedience as a form of protest at the Washington Surgi-Clinic
Presenters:
Monica Snyder
Executive Director, Secular Pro-Life
Monica Snyder is a pro-life atheist with a STEM background. She takes a particular interest in translating complex abortion data into clear, accessible insights, including evidence related to later abortion. At 28 weeks pregnant, she visited Washington Surgi-Clinic to document realities of later abortion firsthand.
Herb Geraghty
Chief Communications Officer, Secular Pro-Life
Herb Geraghty is a pro-life atheist and long-time human rights activist. Incarcerated under the FACE Act for nonviolent civil disobedience at Washington Surgi-Clinic, Herb has since been pardoned and now shares these experiences to inspire and challenge others to take a stand against injustice.
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