Sarah Cowan

professor of sociology at New York University

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In the U.S., roughly two-thirds of people are against overturning Roe v. Wade, but most support some restrictions on abortion, according to a new poll.

Both Roe v. Wade and some abortion restrictions should stand, most Americans say

In the U.S., roughly two-thirds of people are against overturning Roe v. Wade, but most support some restrictions on abortion, according to a new poll.

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