Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation?
The US has already grown used to the horror caused by abortion bans. And Republicans have sought to quash the stories
TL;DR
- Abortion has faded from headlines since the 2022 Dobbs decision, despite adverse public health implications.
- Feminism has declined in popularity, and social media trends contribute to gender conservatism and misogyny.
- Activists and researchers are working to publicize the health impacts of abortion bans, while Republicans seek to suppress this information.
- Texas, having had a near-total abortion ban since September 2021, shows increased rates of sepsis and maternal deaths.
- Texas health officials delayed releasing a maternal death report until after the midterms, likely to conceal negative impacts.
- Studies indicate a rise in deaths from ectopic pregnancies since Dobbs, with higher rates in states with abortion bans.
- A lawsuit has been filed in Texas on behalf of a woman who died from pre-eclampsia after being denied an abortion.