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Honestly with Bari Weiss
The Case of Kate Cox—and the Trouble with the Abortion Debate
Dec 22, 2023
16:42
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A discussion on the case of Kate Cox, a mother who faced legal complications due to the Texas abortion ban. The podcast explores the moral and ethical complexities of the abortion debate, highlighting the importance of reproductive autonomy. It also examines the personal experiences of survivors of abuse and rape in relation to abortion bans. The speaker emphasizes sensible compromises and critiques politicians who go against the will of the majority in abortion policies.
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- The Texas abortion ban highlights the cruelty of near-total bans and the denial of medical exceptions.
- The criminalization of women seeking abortions raises concerns about access to necessary healthcare.
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Strict Texas Abortion Ban
The podcast episode discusses the recent Texas abortion ban, which has garnered national attention. The case revolves around Kate Cox, a mother of two who learned that her unborn baby had a severe genetic condition called trisomy 18. However, Cox was unable to obtain an abortion in Texas due to the ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy. Cox filed a lawsuit seeking a medical exception to the ban, which was initially granted by a lower court in Austin but later overturned by the Texas Supreme Court.
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