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Merciless savages: The Supreme Court’s attacks on women and Native Americans 

In the majority opinion of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Supreme Court relied upon social and historical mores in the 18th and 19th century to interpret the US Constitution. Because Roe v. Wade, they argued, relied upon the 14th … Continue reading

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I remember when White Evangelicals were Democrats and abortion was a minor issue. I remember what happened next.

I remember when I was in 5th grade Jimmy Carter had won the election, famously describing himself as a “born again” Christian. He was a Democrat, as were many White Evangelicals. Abortion was a Catholic issue, part of their pro-life … Continue reading

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Texas deputizes citizens and awards bounties, as was done for burning witches, catching slaves, and killing Native Americans

Texas just outlawed all abortions after six weeks after a woman’s last menstruation. They knew this violated the US Constitution under Roe v Wade. To avoid a federal judge blocking the law, Texas will not enforce it. Instead, the law … Continue reading

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