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What Next | A New Strategy for Banning Abortion
Nov 26, 2024
Join Linda Greenhouse, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former Supreme Court reporter for the New York Times, as she discusses the complexities surrounding abortion rights in the U.S. She dives into recent Supreme Court actions on mifepristone and the intriguing arguments from states claiming population growth is at stake. Greenhouse also highlights the resurgence of anti-abortion rhetoric, pro-natalist trends, and their political implications. This vital conversation reveals the evolving landscape of reproductive health and rights in America.
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- The overturning of Roe v. Wade has reignited abortion as a significant political issue, highlighting its enduring relevance in American society.
- States are now employing a pro-natalist argument to challenge abortion access, claiming it harms their population growth and representation.
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Evolution of Abortion Politics
The discussion highlights the significant transformation of abortion politics over the decades, particularly since the landmark Roe v. Wade case. Linda Greenhouse, who has been reporting on this issue since 1969, reflects on the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 by the Supreme Court. This monumental change brought about a reassessment of abortion as a national issue, despite initial assumptions that it would fade from the political spotlight. The resurgence of debates surrounding the legal status of abortion underscores its persistent relevance in American society.
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