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Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Ep. 384 Update)

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Abortion, Crime, and Controversy

This chapter explores the complex relationship between abortion legality and crime rates in the U.S., tracing historical perceptions and judicial decisions from the 1960s onward. It analyzes a provocative theory linking legalized abortion to crime reduction in the 1990s, shedding light on various contributing factors and implications for future policies.

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