Plain English with Derek Thompson The End of Roe v. Wade Changes Everything
Jun 24, 2022
Margot Sanger-Katz, a New York Times reporter specializing in health policy and economics, discusses the monumental Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. She highlights the widespread political and social ramifications, including shifts in public opinion and upcoming elections. The conversation dives into disparities in abortion access across states, focusing on the challenges poorer women face. Sanger-Katz also addresses how corporate policies and fertility practices could evolve in a post-Roe landscape, as well as comparisons with global abortion rights.
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Legal and Political Implications of Dobbs
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a significant victory for the conservative legal movement and originalism.
- This ruling potentially threatens other precedents like contraception and LGBTQ+ rights.
Long-Term Political Implications
- While the short-term political impact is uncertain, the long-term implications for Republicans are unclear.
- This is because the ruling contradicts popular opinion on abortion, potentially leading to voter backlash.
Potential for Grisly Enforcement
- A likely scenario is a young girl, sexually abused by family, seeking an illegal abortion and facing prosecution.
- This highlights the potential ethical and political consequences of the ruling.