The Intelligence from The Economist Pro-life post-Dobbs: America’s anti-abortion campaigns
Jun 23, 2023
Rebecca Jackson, the U.S. Southern correspondent for The Economist, dives deep into the evolving landscape of anti-abortion campaigns following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. She discusses the growing divisions within the pro-life movement and how activists are adopting new strategies to engage supporters. Harmful testimonies from those affected by strict abortion laws reveal the emotional toll of this political shift. The conversation sheds light on the ongoing battle for reproductive rights and the fierce reactions it continues to evoke across various states.
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Audrey Wascombe's Testimony
- Louisiana outlawed abortion after Roe v Wade was overturned.
- Pro-choice advocate Audrey Wascombe shared her story of surviving rape and incest, advocating for abortion exceptions in cases like hers.
Divisions in the Pro-Life Movement
- The pro-life movement is becoming divided.
- Establishment pro-lifers favor incremental policy wins, while younger activists seek a total ban, even targeting birth control.
Challenging the Evolutionary Narrative
- Human evolution has been viewed as a linear progression of increasing brain size and intelligence.
- New discoveries challenge this narrative, suggesting other human-like species also possessed complex cognitive abilities.