Looking past Roe
To prepare for the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade – closer than ever given the makeup of the Supreme Court – conservative states are enacting more restrictions against abortion, while liberal states are going the opposite way. How is this playing out on the ground? Monitor reporters Jessica Mendoza and Samantha Laine Perfas travel to various areas of the US, looking to see how states are addressing the issue. Along the way, they explore the human stories behind the politics.
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Hard choices, sweet tea: A day at the abortion clinic
Like many southern states, Louisiana has sharply restricted access to abortion in recent years. Our reporters spent a day in one of the state’s last remaining abortion clinics, speaking to the staff and patients, and hearing their stories.
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Is our political divide, at heart, really all about abortion?
The ExplainerAs abortion battles intensify in states, misperceptions abound
FocusAbortion wars: In Louisiana, softer tone paves way for sharp restrictions
The view from one of the last abortion clinics in Louisiana
Hard choices, sweet tea: A day at a Louisiana abortion clinic
[special project]The Redirect: Why facts matter on both sides of abortion debate (video)
Looking past Roe: Can ‘pro-life Democrats’ still find home in party?
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Amy Irvin's story
Amy Irvin is the executive director of the New Orleans Abortion Fund (NOAF). She co-founded the organization in 2012, which works to help women access abortion care. Listen as she shares her personal experience, and why she does this work.
Taylor Gautreaux's story
Taylor Gautreaux is a freshman at Southeastern Louisiana University. She is an active member of Louisiana Right to Life, and participates in sidewalk counseling outside of abortion clinics. Listen as she explains why she feels so strongly about bringing an end to abortion.
