Women Narrate Abortion Stories On Twitter As World Reacts Fiercely To US Restricting Rights
The leaked decision would give states clearance to ban abortions even in the case of rape or incest, a proposition most Americans believe is too extreme.
The US Supreme Court's leaked draft decision to end the nationwide right to abortion would be one of the most explosive domestic political developments in a generation if it holds -- upending the crucial midterm elections and bringing far-reaching implications for millions of Americans.
The final opinion -- expected in the coming weeks -- would be the culmination of almost 50 years of activism around the argument that Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling guaranteeing federal protection of abortion rights, was wrongly decided.
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What would it mean?
Overturning Roe would curb access to terminations in many areas across the country, leaving states to set their own restrictions if they so choose. In at least 13 states, abortion would immediately become illegal, while others have bans on the books from before the 1973 landmark ruling that could be re-enacted.
Planned Parenthood, the leading US reproductive rights group, has said 26 states could enact some type of abortion restrictions. The leaked decision would give states clearance to ban abortions even in the case of rape or incest, a proposition most Americans believe is too extreme.
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World reacts fiercely to news
On Tuesday, furious women surged to the steps of the US supreme court to decry the news and protesters rushed to demonstrate outside the building¡¯s majestic marble columns in Washington just minutes after the news broke late on Monday night.
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As the news spread of social media, the outrage against the 'proposed' decision grew and thousands reacted fiercely. Many women ever since have taken to Twitter to share their abortion stories in order to "destigmatise" the practice. Take a look at some of the tweets:
"Can't imagine the fear of unwanted pregnancy"
With Roe V Wade being overturned we are putting so many young and poor people at risk. The foster-care system will flood even more, children will die of abuse & lack of resources, others will take their own lives. I can¡¯t imagine the fear of an unwanted pregnancy with no way out.
¡ª michaela okland (@MichaelaOkla) May 3, 2022
"Everyone deserves that kind of access"
I had an abortion in October of last year while I was on tour. I went to planned parenthood where they gave me the abortion pill. It was easy. Everyone deserves that kind of access.
¡ª traitor joe (@phoebe_bridgers) May 3, 2022
Here¡¯s a big list of places you can donate to right now. https://t.co/jT0sk6CeNX
"Had an abortion during a violent and toxic relationship"
I have had an abortion during a violent and toxic relationship and the only thing that probably kept me alive and safe was the safety of #RoeVWade as an immigrant woman my voice will never be enough PLEASE SPEAK THE FUCK UP
¡ª pao (@OmgLaPao) May 4, 2022
"For the sake of my mental health & well-being"
In 2019 I had an abortion. Not something I¡¯m embarrassed to speak on, BUT it was one of the most traumatic things I chose to put myself through for the sake of my mental health & well-being. Had that not been an option available to me, I know I would¡¯ve suffered tremendously.
¡ª Harley Cuete (@MALAVlDA) May 4, 2022
"We decide when we're ready"
Can¡¯t guilt trip me. I¡¯ve had an abortion. So has my sister & mother. I¡¯m older & married now and our first try at a child was MISCARRIAGE. Natures abortion. I now have 2 daughters and am currently pregnant with twins. Women carry the babies, WE decide when we¡¯re ready. Our body!
¡ª Shera (@sherakay) May 4, 2022
Roe's supporters say the arguments for reversing the precedent could be applied to other cases where the Supreme Court has protected "fundamental rights" that are not spelled out in the Constitution.
Opinions dealing with same-sex marriage, contraception and civil rights could easily fall into that category.
The draft opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, makes clear he doesn't see this as a danger, arguing that "our decision concerns the constitutional right to abortion and no other right."
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