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In reply to the discussion: Justices agree to hear major Mississippi abortion case [View all]DENVERPOPS
(8,817 posts)20. Back in the day,
I distinctly remember, before the pill and legal abortions, many rich girls suddenly went on a "student exchange program" in Sweden, Switzerland, etc.
Most middle class and lower class girls were shamed by having to go to a home for un-wed mothers, or worse, almost die from an back alley illegal abortion. Many which, if they survived, would never be able to mother a child...........
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Sorry. Usually the articles are by "staff" until Robert Barnes can write up a lengthy piece.
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2021
#2
Did anyone see the movie on Spectrum on demand Roe vs Wade? Very upsetting movie
Oppaloopa
May 2021
#19
This is almost certainly the end of Roe - but NOT the end of abortions themselves.
peppertree
May 2021
#25
A court, indirectly appointed by an extremist rightwing organization called The Federalist Society..
CousinIT
May 2021
#27
Beware powerful religious nuts who believe they've been called by God to tell you what to do
Aldemelod
May 2021
#33
And I dont know you, at all, but let me add if you EVER BASHED HILLARY CLINTON
Eliot Rosewater
May 2021
#38
Supreme Court to Review Anti-Choice Law Designed by Alliance Defending Freedom to Overturn Roe
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2021
#35
Between the certain over turning or Roe and the reversal of elections in red states to
Eliot Rosewater
May 2021
#37