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Lilo Blank, 23, of Philadelphia, left, has a discussion with Lisa Verdonik, of Arlington, Va., about their opposing views on abortion rights, Friday, May 13, 2022, outside the Supreme Court in Washington, ahead of expected abortion rights rallies across the country on Saturday. "I was attempting to reframe a religious argument into a logical and ethical discussion rooted in reality and public health consequences," says Blank about the discussion, "it shouldn't be a religious question at all. What the Bible says is of no substance to the conversation due to our foundational separation of church and state. We have the first amendment, freedom of religion, and speech. It becomes an issue when your belief affects my right to access healthcare. No one is pro abortion, I am pro choice." Blank is planning on attending Saturday's abortion rights rally and engaged several counter-protesters in conversation. "I thought at least I can come down here and have my voice heard," says Verdonik, "I came to pray, and I brought my rosary." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)