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Republicans soften stance abortion, 'abortion abolitionists' go farther

May 23, 2024
Sarah McCammon, NPR reporter and expert on the anti-abortion movement, dives into the evolving landscape of abortion politics. She explores the diverging views within the Republican Party regarding restrictions, highlighting the rise of 'abortion abolitionists' who want to criminalize patients and challenge practices like IVF. McCammon discusses the tension between mainstream anti-abortion advocates and more extreme factions, revealing the political complexities driven by shifting public opinion and upcoming elections.
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Republican Divide on Abortion

  • Some Republicans want to go further and criminalize abortion and ban IVF.
  • Other Republicans, like Ted Cruz, support IVF access for families.
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Abolitionist Tactics and Critique

  • Abortion abolitionists are protesting outside fertility clinics, opposing IVF, aligning with anti-slavery rhetoric.
  • They criticize mainstream anti-abortion groups for accepting incremental restrictions.
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Pro-Choice and Abolitionist Rhetoric

  • The pro-choice movement increasingly emphasizes the importance of abortion in healthcare and women's agency.
  • Abolitionists use this openness about abortion to further their cause.
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