Author: Thomas J. Perille
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Even in a deficit, Planned Parenthood gets special treatment | OPINION
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You know our Colorado legislators are beholden to a special-interest lobby when they may choose to forego federal dollars during a budget crunch to fund their client’s interests. Who might that be? The abortion lobby and Planned Parenthood. The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) withdrew Medicaid funding from organizations that provide abortion services. This means Planned Parenthood…
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Extend safety regulations to abortion providers | PODIUM
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Tom Perille During the campaign to pass the Colorado constitutional right to abortion, we heard the mantra “abortion is health care.” Abortion advocates promoted the measure to “preserve the health and lives of women.” We will soon see if their actions match their rhetoric. House Bill 25-1252 will be considered in the Colorado Assembly. This bill…
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Science gets politicized in abortion debate | PODIUM
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Thomas J. Perille You would have to be living a solitary existence in a remote cave not to be aware of the extreme polarization of our politics. Virtually everyone is concerned by the creeping political polarization in the media, universities, and businesses. However, many of us still cling to the naïve assumption that science is…
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Vulnerable Coloradans at risk from assisted suicide | OPINION
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Thomas J. Perille There was little fanfare when the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released the 2022 statistics pertaining to the 2016 Colorado End-of-Life Options Act. This six-year anniversary report deserves meaningful reflection. Since its inception, there has been a 460% increase in lethal prescriptions. Though the absolute numbers are still small (316), the growth…
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‘Notorious’ abortionist, clinic are unworthy of Pueblo | OPINION
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Thomas J. Perille It is unfortunate that the Pueblo City Council tabled a measure that would have maintained the status quo in Pueblo – no abortion clinics operating in the city. Instead, Pueblo will be home to one of the most notorious late-term abortionists in the country. If “whole life” advocates like myself wanted to…
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PODIUM | Pro-life Dems must speak up
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Thomas J. Perille I have been a Democrat my entire adult life. I was drawn to the party because of its commitment to represent the marginalized and vulnerable.For decades, the party has been the driving force behind important civil-rights legislation and crucial safety-net programs. Democrats recognize the fundamental right of Americans to affordable and universal health…
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Legislation will firm up state’s abortion data
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Tom Perille Our country suffers from extreme polarization. There is no easy way to diffuse the controversies and find common ground without a common set of facts. If there are many conflicting narratives, each claiming to reflect the truth, we will continue to be stymied. By promoting objective fact finding, we can transition to evidence-based policies and legislation…
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It’s time for Colorado voters to heed science — and rein in late-term abortion
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Thomas J. Perille Initiative 120 would prohibit abortion after 22 weeks gestation except to save the life of the mother. After an ambitious, six-month grass roots effort to obtain the necessary signatures, it now appears headed for the ballot in November. Abortion politics is always contentious. As Coloradans weigh the pros/cons of passing Initiative 120…
