Comings to term: America’s abortion-rights rollback
Jun 27, 2022
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Mian Ridge, a U.S. social affairs correspondent for The Economist, and Stephen Mazey, the Supreme Court correspondent, dive into the fallout from the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. They discuss the deepening divide over abortion rights and its devastating effects on women's health. Personal stories, including one woman's life saved by a threatened procedure, highlight the urgency of reproductive rights. The conversation also navigates the disconnect between public opinion and judicial decisions, revealing a complex political landscape.
The Supreme Court ruling has convulsed the country; passing the question of abortion rights to the states will divide America yet further. We ask what it means for the court to go so plainly against public opinion, examine the woeful effects the changing scenario will have on women and speak to one woman whose life was saved by a now-threatened procedure. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer