Posted on Aug 18, 2022
States with the toughest abortion laws have the weakest maternal supports, data shows
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https://www.npr.org/2022/08/18/ [login to see] /abortion-ban-states-social-safety-net-health-outcomes
Nearly two dozen states have moved to restrict abortion or ban it altogether since the reversal of Roe v. Wade — meaning more people, especially those with low incomes and from marginalized communities, will be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term.
So are states prepared to pay for the infrastructure needed to support these parents and children? The data paints a grim picture for many families: Mothers and children in states with the toughest abortion restrictions tend to have less access to health care and financial assistance, as well as worse health outcomes.
Nearly two dozen states have moved to restrict abortion or ban it altogether since the reversal of Roe v. Wade — meaning more people, especially those with low incomes and from marginalized communities, will be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term.
So are states prepared to pay for the infrastructure needed to support these parents and children? The data paints a grim picture for many families: Mothers and children in states with the toughest abortion restrictions tend to have less access to health care and financial assistance, as well as worse health outcomes.
States with the toughest abortion laws have the weakest maternal supports, data shows
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
Posted 5 h ago
Here's the deal...don't like where you areliving? Don't like the laws of that state? You are free to move and get a better paying job, get an abortion if you want to, possibly improve yourlife alittle bit. This is still America and that's the beauty of it all...you can move without having to ask for permission, at least for now that is the way.
My parents did it...picked up and moved with $200 in their pocket casue it was what was best for them and our family...it worked out.
-- Scott, "here's the deal..." that's quite the position of privilege to tell someone if they don't like where they are living to "just move." It costs money to move. Cost of living in a different state may also be higher. Some people may be disabled. Some people may be a caregiver. Etc, etc, there are a million reasons why someone can't just pick up and move to another state.
Your little anecdote doesn't reflect all of the US though. Also I guarantee when your parents moved it was probably easier to do so than it is now. Maybe include that into your little story about how plucky your parents were...smh.
Posted 5 h ago
Here's the deal...don't like where you areliving? Don't like the laws of that state? You are free to move and get a better paying job, get an abortion if you want to, possibly improve yourlife alittle bit. This is still America and that's the beauty of it all...you can move without having to ask for permission, at least for now that is the way.
My parents did it...picked up and moved with $200 in their pocket casue it was what was best for them and our family...it worked out.
-- Scott, "here's the deal..." that's quite the position of privilege to tell someone if they don't like where they are living to "just move." It costs money to move. Cost of living in a different state may also be higher. Some people may be disabled. Some people may be a caregiver. Etc, etc, there are a million reasons why someone can't just pick up and move to another state.
Your little anecdote doesn't reflect all of the US though. Also I guarantee when your parents moved it was probably easier to do so than it is now. Maybe include that into your little story about how plucky your parents were...smh.
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