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Roe Changed Law But Not Equal Access
- Roe v. Wade moved abortion from a patchwork of state rules to a federal protection but did not create universal access.
- Access remained determined by class, geography, and knowledge of workarounds.
Wealthy Women Could Travel For Care
- Megan and Sarah recall wealthy women flying abroad for abortions while poorer women faced huge barriers.
- They stress abortion access has always been stratified by class and resources.
Abortion Methods And Timing Matter
- Abortion encompasses surgical and chemical methods with different timelines and logistics.
- Chemical abortion lets people manage early termination privately but becomes ineffective later in pregnancy.