Abortion Numbers Up Since Roe v. Wade Overturned: Study
NewsweekAUG 2024
Study: Abortions in US Increased After Repeal of Roe
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The Spin
Right narrative
Enabled by reckless doctors protected by shield laws, more women are turning to medicated abortions prescribed remotely without knowing the full risks that these medicines entail. Women deserve to have the resources they need to take care of their future children, not abortion pills that carry four times the risk of complications compared to surgical abortions. There needs to be a continued effort to build a culture of life in America.
Left narrative
Overreach from conservative judges and states cannot abrogate a woman's right to bodily autonomy, as restrictions have failed to reduce abortions nationwide. Instead of being forced to rely on back alley means, as some feared, legally protected telehealth providers have created a new landscape for abortion access. Getting medicated abortions can be as easy as a few clicks online, a terrific step forward for reproductive rights.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 50% chance that at least 55% of US states will have Casey-era abortion protections on May 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
