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5 W ith the U.S. Supreme Court sending the issue of abortion back to the states with the Dobbs decision, we celebrate a new era nationwide. But we must also mourn the 63 million lives lost — and tens of millions of more wounded — in the 49 years since the dreadful decision of Roe v. Wade and related rulings. And we must also face up to a culture of death in Colorado that is more deeply entrenched than ever before. With the passage of the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA), signed into law by Colorado Governor Jared Polis in April, the reality of abortion-on-demand for any reason — and for all 40 weeks of pregnancy — will continue in our state. This means that any woman, at any point of her pregnancy (including up to the moment of delivery) could demand and receive an abor- tion of her child, including a child who could easily survive outside the womb. Colorado law denies rights for those children in the womb with cruel specificity. And, along with other radically pro-abortion states like California, Illinois and New York, we are to become a destination for so-called "Abortion Tourism." Cobalt, an organization dedicated to "advancing abortion access and reproductive rights" sent a direct mail appeal, which stated on the outside of the envelope, "Anyone who needs an abortion is welcome here in Colorado!" ⊲ VICTORY, MOURNING AND THE ROAD AHEAD IN POST-ROE COLORADO BY LYNN GRANDON Director of Respect Life Denver Ignoring the basic right to life is denying the foundation upon which all other rights are built. May our Lord of Life raise up holy people and bring forth a new recognition of civil rights for everyone." DENVER CATHOLIC | JULY 2022