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Skimm This Special Report: The Future of Abortion Access

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  • First: The deets on the ruling – how many voted to overturn, who will be impacted, and how Americans are reacting. 
  • Next: Two legal experts enter the chat to talk about the reasoning behind the ruling, how it’s different from the leaked draft opinion, and how it compares to other cases already ruled on this month. 
  • ICYMI: A breakdown on how states’ abortion access will look after today. PS: Check out theSkimm’s guide to abortion access in the US. 
  • Finally: A deeper dive into what is at stake post-Roe, including: women’s health outcomes, economic impacts, and other rights that might be on the chopping block. 


    • On this episode, you’ll hear from: 

    • Caroline Polisi, lecturer in law, Columbia Law School 
    • Seema Mohapatra, M.D. Anderson Foundation Endowed Professor in Health Law and Professor of Law, Southern Methodist University


      We also want to hear from you: how are you thinking about a post-Roe America? Call and leave us a voicemail at ‪(929) 266-4381. ‬

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