The Daily: The Effort to Punish Women for Having Abortions
The New York Times 8/23/22 - Episode Page
Even as the anti-abortion movement celebrates victories at the Supreme Court and in many states across the country, there is debate about where to go next.
A hard-edge faction is pursuing “abortion abolition,” a move to criminalize abortion from conception, targeting not only the providers but also the women who have the procedure.
Guest: Elizabeth Dias, a correspondent covering faith and politics for The New York Times.
Background reading:
Abortion “abolitionists” are looking to gain followers after the decision to overturn Roe, unsettling mainstream anti-abortion groups.
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