The United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that protected abortion nationwide. Its decision had been widely anticipated, with Politico reporting in May that the justices had voted to overturn the case. In Roe, the justices held that there is a constitutional right to reproductive freedom based on implicit privacy rights. …
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Billie Eilish Was Annoyed By Johnny Depp V. Amber Heard Amid Roe V. Wade News: ’Who F*cking Gives A F*ck?’
Getty Image Earlier this month, Billie Eilish debuted a new song, “TV,” live. One standout lyric is a clear reference to the media sensation surrounding the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial amid news that the Supreme Court could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade: “The internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial / …
Women With High-Risk Pregnancies Could Die if Roe Overturned
June 1, 2022 – Kendra Joseph of San Antonio, TX, had given up on the idea of having a second child. At 40 years old, and with a daughter pleading for a sibling, she and her husband were nervous about the risk of trying for another child due to her advanced maternal age. Joseph had …
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‘Do not be silenced into making someone else comfortable’: Two women were talking about Roe v Wade in a Lyft. The driver put on Christian worship music
As the backlash to the leaked Supreme Court draft that would overturn Roe v. Wade continues to rage across the country, people around the world are sharing their experiences protesting and discussing the draft. TikToker Taylor (@t_gauds) recently shared one such experience on the platform. According to Taylor, she and her friend were discussing Roe …
Google Maps thrust into fight over Roe v. Wade in wake of protests at Brett Kavanaugh’s house
Twitter users are arguing over blurred images on Google Maps that conceal the homes of Supreme Court justices in the wake of the leaked draft decision indicating a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade. As protesters descended onto the homes of numerous justices over the weekend, including Brett Kavanuagh and Samuel Alito, Twitter users discovered …
‘SNL’ Cold Open Goes Medieval On The Supreme Court’s Decision To Overturn Roe V. Wade
Last week — on top of everything else the world is dealing with right now — a leaked document showed that the right-leaning Supreme Court is awfully close to overturning Roe v. Wade (with some help from Republican lawmakers). When the decision is finalized, as early as June, free and legal abortion would be outlawed …
Amazon says they will support workers who have to travel to get an abortion if Roe is repealed, sparking debate
According to Reuters, Amazon told its staff this week that “it will pay up to $4,000 in travel expenses annually for non-life threatening medical treatments including abortions.” This follows a trend set by other major companies, such as Citigroup and Yelp, who have also said that they will assist employees who seek abortions if Roe …
Newsletter: The Roe v. Wade discourse is bad
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Lorde Addresses Roe V. Wade On Stage: ‘I’ve Been Sickened And Heartbroken This Week’
Getty Image There has been outrage in the United States in recent days following a leaked Supreme Court decision draft that indicates Roe v. Wade, the iconic 1973 Supreme Court decision that protected a woman’s right to have a safe and legal abortion nationwide, will be overturned. It’s not only Americans who are weighing in, …
In wake of Roe leak, concerns over data privacy in femtech swell
The number of women using apps to record, manage, and investigate their own bodies has skyrocketed in recent years. In the United States, about one in five women between the ages of 18 and 49 currently use health apps, and the industry is set to become a $50 billion market by 2025. These services’ ability …
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‘Roe v. The Big Three’: Twitter user thinks Dwayne Wade is involved in Roe v. Wade
A Twitter user is being flamed for thinking that Roe v. Wade involves three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade. @Eddy_Brian11 replied to a video from Variety that showed Dwayne Wade speaking about being a father to his daughter Zaya, who came out as trans in 2019. “He’s commenting on this and now I hear he is …
Olivia Rodrigo Addresses The Impending Roe V. Wade Ruling: ‘Our Bodies Should Never Be In The Hands Of Politicians’
Getty Image In a leaked draft opinion on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe V. Wade, it was revealed that the famous 1973 decision would be overturned. The initial ruling, which came down nearly 50 years ago, protected women’s right to have a safe and legal abortion across the country. However, the news that it …