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Buck v. Bell

May 26, 2020
Dive into the chilling legacy of a 1927 Supreme Court case that legalized forced sterilization in America. The discussion unveils the troubling ties between eugenics and early 20th-century elitism, revealing systemic discrimination against disabled individuals. Explore the dark history of the eugenics movement, the flawed pseudoscience behind it, and its ongoing repercussions today. The hosts also examine how past injustices still permeate the legal system and the pressing need for reform to address reproductive and disability rights.
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