Police Investigating Suspected Arson Attack at Anti-Abortion Nonprofit

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    The Facts

    • A fire at Wisconsin Family Action - a nonprofit anti-abortion organization in Madison, WI - is under investigation as a suspected arson attack.
    • The fire was reported early Sun. morning. Nobody was injured, but officials have yet to determine the extent of the damage.
    • The Madison Police Dept. reported that a molotov cocktail was thrown inside the building but didn't catch fire. A separate fire, however, was later instigated.

    Sources Split


    The Spin


    Left narrative

    If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it will be catastrophic for women. Particularly for young women, poor women, and women of color, who will not have the time, resources, or ability to travel out of state for safe abortions.

    Right narrative

    SCOTUS justices have rightly indicated that abortion is not a federal issue and should be decided by states. Yet pro-choice activists continue to push for a world of abortions without limits. The rights of unborn children must be protected.

    Narrative C

    Despite the strong division as SCOTUS prepares to make a decision on Roe v. Wade, violence is never the way forward and the abhorrent attack on the nonprofit should be condemned by all.


    Metaculus Prediction

    There's a 92% chance Roe v. Wade will be overturned before 2023, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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