‘Common Ground on Reducing Abortion?’

President Obama has oft discussed finding common ground on the pro-life issue. His remarks at Notre Dame, in fact, hinged on that. Taking him at his word, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission explores whether common ground can be found on the life issue and comes up with some satisfying answers, championed largely by Democrats for Life of whom I largely approve:

Can pro-life and pro-choice people find agreement on how to reduce the number of abortions in a way that honors the sanctity of all human life? The answer lies in the Pregnant Women Support Act. The bill addresses the sad reality of widespread abortion by encouraging pregnant women and girls to bring their babies to term. It was crafted with a specific goal in mind: reducing the number of abortions by 95 percent in 10 years.

The Pregnant Women Support Act would make grants available to adoption centers and establish a toll-free telephone number to direct women to organizations that provide support during pregnancy, including information on adoption centers. It would also make adoption information available to women whose babies are prenatally diagnosed with conditions such as Down syndrome. Additionally, it would increase and make permanent the adoption tax credit. Women and girls who intend to keep their babies would be helped in many similar ways, such as assisting pregnant students with child care through colleges and universities.

Read more here about this attempt to make immediate progress for life.