143: LISTENER FAVORITE: The History of Abortion in the U.S. + Legal Facts About Abortion with Sharon McMahon

Motherhood Meets Medicine

It’s time for another listen to one of your favorite episodes. Due t0 the overturning of Roe v. Wade the abortion debate has only amplified. Which is why I thought it important to reshare the legal facts about abortion and its history. To note, some of what we discussed in this episode is no longer imminent, but the overall content is still absolutely relevant.

This entire episode will be focused on providing information to educate you on the legal arguments surrounding abortion. I know I learned so much from our guest, Sharon McMahon, and I hope you feel informed on how the decision to overturn Roe v Wade continues to impact women in the U.S..

Sharon is the mastermind behind the Instagram account @‌sharonsaysso, where she tackles tough government questions with non-partisan facts. She has over a decade of experience in government and law education. Sharon is passionate about teaching others how to recognize bias and empower them to feel less overwhelmed and more informed along the way.

We discuss landmark cases, the implications of Roe vs. Wade being “overturned”, The Women’s Health Protection Act, and many other topics on abortion in the United States. This episode is not advocating a specific position, but rather focusing on the facts. If you have more questions about abortion in the United States, be sure to check out Sharon’s resources here.

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In this episode we discuss:

The history of abortion in the United States

How the current Dobbs vs. Jackson case can impact abortion laws in the US

Who Samuel Alito is and what his political views are

The effects of abortion bans on medical professionals

Ways abortion bans can impact birth control and miscarriages

Resources:

Abortion in the United States Immediate Download

Episode 10, Sharon McMahon on Confirmation Bias, Misinformation, and Navigating the News and Social Media

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Instagram:@‌sharonsaysso

Podcast: Sharon Says So

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Questions Asked In The Episode

What is the history of abortion?

What is the difference between Roe vs. Wade and Casey vs. Planned Parenthood?

Are there any other landmark cases with regards to abortion?

Can you explain Dobbs vs. Jackson?

What are the possible repercussions of Dobbs vs. Jackson?

When will the decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson happen?

Who is Samuel Alito and does he speak for everyone?

What would be the motivation of leaking the Supreme Court draft?

What does it mean to codify?

What does a filibuster mean?

Does the 14th amendment impact laws at the state level?

How can the new Louisiana bill, the HB 813, impact IVF?

Can medical professionals be prosecuted for performing abortions and how is that possible with HIPAA?

What are trigger laws and how many states have them in place that would limit or restrict access to abortion?

Can you make it illegal for someone to travel to a state where it is legal to get an abortion?

What is The Women’s Health Protection Act?

Is there a possibility that miscarriage can be criminalized?

Do you think it is a possibility that birth control would be criminalized?

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