The chapter delves into the complex landscape of reproductive rights, exploring legal implications like the Alabama ruling on infertility treatments and the potential influence of conservative state Supreme Courts. It also sheds light on the strategy of restricting reproductive health procedures without outright bans, driven by Christian conservatives aiming to enforce traditional gender roles and control over women's bodies. The discussion touches on disturbing cases of patriarchal control, such as a husband suing his wife for abortion, emphasizing the power dynamics at play in certain contexts.
What is happening in America – where apparently women who don’t want to be pregnant have to be pregnant, and women who want to be pregnant have to not be pregnant?!?
In today’s conversation with Jessica Yellin, former chief White House Correspondent and founder of News Not Noise, we discuss exactly what happened in the recent Alabama ruling that halted IVF treatments, what it means for access to fertility treatments, which states could be next – and how it is all an attack on reproductive rights. We discuss the fetal personhood movement’s trajectory that would jeopardize birth control and even same-sex marriage.
We also talk about how to stay motivated and involved in these collective struggles (and the election season ahead) while also taking care of yourself.
Another must-listen on what is going on with Reproductive Justice in America – where we are, how we got here, and four things we need to do to get out of here, listen to Episode 108: ABORTION: Family Meeting on Four Things to Do Next
About Jessica:
Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a pioneering Webby award-winning independent news brand. Over 1M+ subscribers and followers across Instagram and other digital media rely on Jessica and News Not Noise to understand what matters, which experts to trust, and to manage their “information overload.” She is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy and Gracie Award-winning political correspondent for ABC, MSNBC and CNN.
Follow Jessica on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @JessicaYellin.
Also, don’t miss her nervous-system regulating You can also find the News Not Noise Newsletter on Substack.
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