The likely reversal of Roe v Wade is seen as one of the most controversial U.S. Supreme Court decisions in decades
There are major concerns the leaked opinion draft will eventuate and overturn the right to safe abortions.
“Women of colour will be hit the hardest”
Some political analysts say women from disadvantaged backgrounds will be unable to receive safe abortions.
“They will be the most impacted – the lowest income, those with less resources to terminate pregnancies” says Cheddar’s political director Megan Pratz.
For wealthy white women, Pratz says accessibility may be difficult. But they still have the resources and money to travel to jurisdictions where abortion is legal.
Meanwhile, Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says women would be pushed into dangerous measures to abort unwanted pregnancies if it was reversed.
“Abortions will still happen. They just won’t happen in a safe, transparent, medical setting.”
SENATOR SARAH HANSON-YOUNG
For generations, women have had access to abortions.
“But when they’re banned, when it’s pushed underground, when it’s made illegal, those who are in the most desperate need of that type of medical assistance, actually have to go and deal with people that are perhaps not qualified, putting them in a more vulnerable state, forcing them into poverty,” says Hanson-Young.
It’s a human right
Human Rights Watch released a brief to call out the Supreme Court and urge them to rethink their opinion.
“These are the very groups whose health the law should protect. Banning abortion does the opposite.”
“Access to safe and lawful abortion services is firmly rooted in the rights to life,” says Human Rights Watch.
It will also affect the health of pregnant women. Evidence shows there is a correlation between “restrictive abortion legislation and increases in maternal mortality and morbidity,” says Human Rights Watch.
Why are men speaking on women’s issues?
With protesters lining the streets right across America, there is frustration and confusion over why men have been heavily contributing to the issue.
“When we are having these political and community-wide debates around issues like abortion that impact directly on women’s bodies, it does tend to be men who are leading the charge, who are filling the space, and who are feeding the debate about whether women should have the right to control their own bodies or not,” Hanson-Young says.
"Women should have the right to control their own bodies"
Last December, Justice Samuel Alito wrote the draft following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organisation case.
“It always ends up being women’s bodies that are debated as part of a proxy for actually those who have rejected for far too long such social reforms.”
SENATOR SARAH HANSON-YOUNG
In the Dobbs v Jackson case, five out of the nine justices were in support of the draft including four men, who all appointed by Republicans.
In an industry constantly looking towards the future, anniversary re-releases offer a welcome opportunity to celebrate the past.
In an era of nostalgia, anniversary re-releases of classic films like “Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace,” “Spider-Man 2,” and “Shrek 2” are captivating audiences anew.
From the thrill of podracing to the iconic battles between heroes and villains, these films offer a chance to relive cherished moments on the big screen.
Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man swings back into action, Shrek and his crew return for another hilarious adventure, and the galaxy far, far away beckons once more.
As fans of all ages flock to theaters, these timeless classics remind us why great storytelling endures, bridging generations and captivating audiences with their magic.
TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.
Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.
But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.
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New research shows the impact of alcohol on our gut microbiome.
Alcohol affects gut microbes, potentially leading to gut imbalance and heightened cravings.
Research suggests moderate drinkers have healthier gut microbiomes. While red wine consumption may enhance gut diversity, similar benefits can be found in plant-based and fermented foods. Dysbiosis may worsen addiction, highlighting the need for holistic approaches to treatment.
