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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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- Recent Supreme Court decision boosts anti-abortion movement, sparking further restrictions advocacy.
- Abortion abolitionists advocate criminalizing IVF and treating abortion as homicide, revealing divisions in anti-abortion strategies.
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Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Rights
The Supreme Court's recent decision on abortion rights in the Dobbs case is considered a significant victory for the anti-abortion rights movement. The ruling is seen as the most important pro-life decision in American history. However, opponents of abortion rights continue to advocate for further restrictions despite the victory.
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