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70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Battles for Reproductive Rights

This chapter explores the restrictive impact of Anthony Comstock on obscenity laws and women's reproductive health in the early 20th century. It highlights the struggles of advocates like Margaret Sanger who fought for birth control access amidst aggressive censorship. The narrative connects historical battles to contemporary discussions on reproductive rights and societal views on obscenity.

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