LaffySep 7, 2023

Unintended consequences, forced-birthers?

“Data suggests that thousands of women have crossed state lines to obtain an #abortion, in the face of restrictions at home. It also indicates a rise in abortions among those living in states where the procedure is legal.”

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/07/us/abortion-data-bans-laws.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Abortions Rose in the U.S. in 2023, Data Shows. See the Changes by State.

In eight states, the estimated number of abortions increased by 60 percent or more as patients crossed state lines seeking care.

The New York Times
Show threadNazaniSep 7, 2023
@GottaLaff Women now longer have the luxury of "wait & see" if a pregnancy will be viable or pose a health risk. The new laws mean some women would be smart to abort immediately if there's the slightest chance something could go wrong.
Show threadLaffy
@Nazani Yep. They’re now forcing abortion instead of forcing birth. Oops.
Sep 7, 2023 at 2:16pmWeb