Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation? | Moira Donegan
Summary
Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion has become less visible in national news. Pro-choice groups aim to highlight the health risks caused by abortion bans, while Republican-led states like Texas have limited studies on these effects.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in 2022 ended Roe v. Wade, removing the federal protection for abortion rights.
- After Dobbs, many abortion clinics closed, especially in Republican-controlled states.
- Early reports included deaths linked to abortion bans and legal battles over access.
- Abortion coverage in the news has decreased over time.
- Feminist groups have struggled to keep abortion rights in the spotlight due to political and social challenges.
- Texas started a near-total abortion ban in September 2021, before the Dobbs ruling.
- Texas health officials have been slow to study the impact of abortion bans on women's health.
- An independent investigation found a more than 50% increase in severe infections (sepsis) linked to miscarriages in Texas after the abortion ban.
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