Join Mary Ziegler, a legal historian focused on reproductive rights, Loretta J. Ross, an activist championing justice for women of color, Erika Bachiochi, a feminist legal scholar, and journalist Joshua Prager as they delve into the future of reproductive rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade's potential reversal. The discussion covers the implications for abortion access, the intersection of social justice with reproductive rights, and the need for nuanced dialogues in a polarized climate. Personal experiences and diverse perspectives highlight the complexities of the ongoing debate.
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Roe's Legal History and Reasoning
Roe v. Wade's overruling returns abortion regulation to states, raising concerns about varying access and potential conflicts.
The legal reasoning of Roe has been criticized from the start, leading to diverse views on constitutional implications.
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Post-Roe Implications for Social Justice
Overturning Roe is part of a larger attack on democratic values and various social justice movements.
The anti-abortion movement's history shows links to segregationists and opponents of various rights movements.
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Early Feminist Views on Abortion
Early feminists opposed abortion, viewing it as a consequence of women's unequal status, not a solution.
They advocated for equal rights and support for mothers to address the root causes of abortion.
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Radical Reproductive Justice is an anthology that expands the discourse on reproductive rights by incorporating issues of environmental justice, incarceration, poverty, disability, and more. It builds on the reproductive justice framework developed by SisterSong Women of Color Health Collective, emphasizing a woman's right to have children, not have children, and to parent in a safe environment. The book provides theoretical and practical tools for understanding the fight for reproductive rights from pregnancy to parenthood.
The Family Roe
An American Story
Joshua Prager
Joshua Prager's 'The Family Roe' offers a comprehensive look at Norma McCorvey's life, from her early days as a sex worker in Dallas to her dealings with feminist and Christian leaders. The book also explores the lives of her three daughters, who were placed for adoption, and delves into the complexities of the Roe v. Wade case, revealing the intricate web of lives affected by it.
Dollars for Life
Mary Ziegler
Mary Ziegler's book explores how the anti-abortion movement influenced the Republican Party by changing campaign finance laws and focusing on federal courts. This shift contributed to the party's embrace of populism and the rise of figures like Donald Trump. Ziegler argues that the movement's impact extends beyond abortion, affecting broader political polarization and the role of money in politics.
The Rights of Women
Erika Bachiochi
The recent leak of the US Supreme Court’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade -- the nearly 50-year-old ruling to legalize abortion nationwide -- has left many wondering what happens next for reproductive rights in the country. In a thoughtful, at times contentious conversation between legal historian Mary Ziegler, activist Loretta J. Ross, legal scholar Erika Bachiochi and journalist Joshua Prager, a diverse panel of speakers explores what a reversal of Roe v. Wade would really mean and share their ideas for a path forward for reproductive rights in the US. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event on May 19, 2022. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)
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