Straight White American Jesus The Jewish Fight for Reproductive Care in Kentucky: Part II
May 8, 2025
Lisa Sobel, a Jewish activist from Louisville, teams up with attorney Ben Potash to challenge Kentucky's restrictive abortion laws through a pivotal lawsuit. They share impactful stories revealing the intersection of faith, identity, and reproductive rights in a predominantly Protestant state. The conversation highlights personal experiences with IVF, the historic ties of Jewish motherhood, and the broader implications of recent legal shifts. Their advocacy not only aims to protect individual rights but also champions communal respect amidst diversity.
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Personal IVF Infertility Struggles
- Lisa Sobel and her husband struggled with dual factor infertility requiring IVF to conceive.
- Their first IVF cycle resulted in no viable embryos, a devastating outcome against statistical odds.
IVF's Costly Emotional Journey
- IVF is a costly, emotionally draining journey with no guaranteed success, often requiring community support.
- IVF experiences highlight broader issues of privatizing reproductive responsibility and inequitable medical access.
Life-Threatening Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Lisa nearly died post-delivery due to hemorrhaging but was saved by prompt medical intervention.
- Pregnancy complications can threaten the mother's life, underscoring complex reproductive risks.