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Women’s History Month: The Fight for Abortion Rights After Dobbs

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In this episode, we talk with journalist Amanda Becker about the impact of the Dobbs decision, the legal chaos that followed, and how the fight for abortion rights continues.

Becker shares insights from her book You Must Stand Up, detailing the rollback of reproductive rights, the history of anti-abortion legislation, and the movement’s ongoing efforts to restore access through ballot measures, legal strategies, and political action.

“Fetal personhood is the endgame of the anti-abortion movement. If a fetus has the same rights as you or I, the person carrying it will inevitably have fewer.” — Amanda Becker

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Key Words: abortion rights, reproductive rights, Dobbs Decision, Roe V. Wade, Amanda Becker, reproductive justice, fetal personhood, abortion access,

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Key Points:

  • The Chaos After Dobbs – How state laws clashed, causing confusion and immediate clinic closures.
  • History of Anti-Abortion Legislation – The role of the Tea Party and targeted restrictions on abortion providers (TRAP laws).
  • Democratic Inaction – How leaders, including President Obama, deprioritized abortion rights.
  • Healthcare Crisis – The impact of bans on maternal and infant health, and the declining number of OB-GYNs in restrictive states.
  • Threats to Medication Abortion – How legal battles over mifepristone and the Comstock Act could limit access nationwide.
  • The Push for Fetal Personhood – What it means for reproductive rights beyond abortion.
  • Strategies for the Future – The role of ballot initiatives, legal protections, and long-term advocacy.

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