The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Abortion: Mission Impossible
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Jun 20, 2024 
Melissa Murray, an NYU Law professor and constitutional law expert, and Jessica Valente, founder of AbortionEveryday.com and reproductive rights advocate, delve into the current state of abortion rights. They discuss the misinterpretation of a recent Supreme Court ruling on Mifepristone as a win. The duo emphasizes the emotional toll of restrictive laws, legal complexities faced by providers, and the need for collective political action to protect reproductive freedoms. Their insights highlight the disconnect between public support and the political landscape.
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Dysfunctional Democracy and Abortion Rights
- Broad majoritarian support exists for abortion rights in the US.
- However, the current system allows this majority opinion to be undermined.
Making Abortion Impossible
- Travel bans, primarily targeting teenagers seeking abortions, are becoming increasingly common.
- Restrictions on mifepristone, a key abortion medication, are also proliferating.
Mifepristone Ruling and Status Quo
- The recent Supreme Court decision on mifepristone merely maintained the flawed status quo, not a significant win for abortion rights.
- The current status quo involves a patchwork of laws where abortion is banned in some states and permitted in others.
