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Women who were denied emergency abortions file lawsuits in three states: Lawsuits want to clarify abortion ban exceptions for ‘medical emergencies’ in Idaho, Oklahoma and Tennessee

Posted by boxer_dogs_dance
Tags: healthcare.emergency, usa, health.reproductive, rights.reproductive, women, legal, lawsuits, abortion, bans, author.alex woodward
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/abortion-lawsuit-tennessee-idaho-oklahoma-b2410109.html

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    hushbucket
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    I'm still just sitting here in awe that this is happening in the USA. I fundamentally don't understand anti-abortion position and I personally don't know anyone who holds this position. The...

    I'm still just sitting here in awe that this is happening in the USA. I fundamentally don't understand anti-abortion position and I personally don't know anyone who holds this position. The headlines and news articles are so bizarre it reads like fiction.

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    1. boxer_dogs_dance
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      In the past we had a popular political party called the Know Nothings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing There are some dark trends in US politics as well as some high ideals that are...

      In the past we had a popular political party called the Know Nothings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing

      There are some dark trends in US politics as well as some high ideals that are sometimes implemented effectively such as disability rights, assimilation and acceptance of immigrants from various backgrounds.

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    2. Hobofarmer
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      I know some. Most are on religious grounds, but at least one just feels that "women need to keep their legs closed if they don't want kids." which is... Wrong in so many ways.

      I know some. Most are on religious grounds, but at least one just feels that "women need to keep their legs closed if they don't want kids." which is... Wrong in so many ways.

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