Join historian Michael Phillips, an expert on Texas history, and investigative reporter Stephen Monticelli, who covers extremism and dark money, as they dissect the complex history of reproductive rights in Texas. They explore the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings, the tangled roots of eugenics and abortion laws, and the personal journey of Norma McCovey in her fight for abortion rights. The conversation sheds light on how historical narratives shape contemporary debates and examine the impact of recent restrictive laws on women's health and autonomy.
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Early Abortion Laws
Early American abortion laws focused on women's health, not fetal life.
The anti-abortion campaign was rooted in racism and anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Maddie Wheat Case
In 1899, Mary Wheat died after a botched abortion by Dr. Jenkins.
Public opinion surprisingly favored the doctor, highlighting unpredictable abortion politics.
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Birth Control History
The Comstock Act of 1873 criminalized distributing birth control information.
Margaret Sanger advocated for birth control to reduce abortions, not promote them.
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This book explores the American anti-abortion movement from its roots in the Catholic left’s antiwar protests of the 1960s to its transformation into a key component of the Religious Right. It documents the use of civil disobedience, the movement's descent into violence, and its impact on American politics. The authors, James Risen and Judy L. Thomas, provide a compelling and objective account of the movement's history and its significant influence on American culture and politics.
Anarchism in Latin America
Angel Capiletti
When abortion was a crime
Leslie Reagan
This book provides a comprehensive history of abortion in the United States, from its criminalization in the mid-nineteenth century to the landmark case of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Leslie J. Reagan analyzes the four distinct periods of abortion criminalization, using legal and medical records, government documents, and personal accounts. The book highlights how despite legal prohibitions, many women sought and obtained abortions, often from skilled physicians, and how the enforcement of abortion laws varied over time. It also discusses the social, economic, and medical factors that influenced abortion practices and the impact of the Comstock Law and other legislative measures on women's reproductive rights.
Abortion in America
The Origins and Evolution of National Policy, 1800-1900
James C. Mohr
This book by James C. Mohr is a comprehensive historical analysis of how abortion came to be banned in the United States during the 19th century. It explores the roles of physicians, societal changes, and legal developments that led to the imposition of anti-abortion laws, which remained in force until the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade in 1973. Mohr argues that these laws were largely driven by the self-interest of regular physicians and shifts in sociodemographic roles, rather than purely principled motives. The book provides a detailed and nuanced view of American abortion policy and its historical context.
The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America
Elizabeth Dias
Lisa Lerer
In June 2022, the Supreme Court reversed the landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade, shocking Americans. Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer, two top New York Times journalists, chronicle the explosive inside story of how this happened. Their investigation charts the political and religious campaign to take down abortion rights and remake American families, womanhood, and the nation itself. With stunning scope, journalistic rigor, and unprecedented access to conservative and liberal power, Dias and Lerer expose powerful behind-the-scenes actors and provide a sweeping and intimate narrative of secrets, power, and jaw-dropping revelations.
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