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WIC Is Vital for Moms and Babies
by Christy Yao Pellicioni — This week has been a hard one for many families, particularly in the Washington, DC, area. The government shutdown has left many uncertain about employment and government benefits. According to Reuters , this includes the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, generally referred to as WIC. WIC provides nutritious foods and support for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children under the age of five. The f
Oct 135 min read


Re-Imagining Roe: Life-Affirming Assistance for Families
by Christy Yao Pelliccioni — The overturning of Roe v. Wade has made me reflect a lot on my own pregnancy. I’ve written about this before...
Jul 29, 20224 min read


"Gattaca" Predicts the Dangers of Gene Editing
by Christy Yao Pelliccioni — Warning: Spoilers. I have long heard the 1997 film Gattaca hailed as a pro-life movie. I decided to check it...
Feb 15, 20223 min read


Colonialism and Pregnancy Intersect in "White Lies"
by Christy Yao Pelliccioni — Warning: Spoilers. One thing that has always fascinated me about issues relating to pregnancy is that...
Feb 7, 20224 min read
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