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The Flawed Legal Framework of Abortion: Science and Timelines
41:55 - 51:26 (09:31)
The legal framework of abortion based on trimesters, "quickening," and viability is inconsistent with scientific advancements in fetal care. While anti-abortion groups argue for earlier bans based on technological advancements, women's lives and finances have been negatively impacted by being denied an abortion.
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Being denied an abortion is linked to a lower credit score, higher debt, and an increase in negative financial records, according to the widely acclaimed Turnaway Study.
41:55 - 46:32 (04:37)
Summary
Being denied an abortion is linked to a lower credit score, higher debt, and an increase in negative financial records, according to the widely acclaimed Turnaway Study.
ChapterThe Flawed Legal Framework of Abortion: Science and Timelines
EpisodeA Dispassionate Review of Roe v Wade
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The trimester framework in the abortion debate is problematic because advancements in science have allowed for the survival of babies before the third trimester, prompting anti-abortion groups to call for earlier bans.
46:32 - 51:26 (04:53)
Summary
The trimester framework in the abortion debate is problematic because advancements in science have allowed for the survival of babies before the third trimester, prompting anti-abortion groups to call for earlier bans. Additionally, the framework lacks a clear definition of viability outside of the womb, making it difficult for the government to limit the right to abortion in a constitutional manner.