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    Abortion: The Law Is Clear but the War Rages On

    Same-sex marriage may be off the front burner, but abortion is hotter than ever in many legislatures and on Capitol Hill. Roe v. Wade is "settled law" in the United States, and polls show widespread support for a woman's right to choose an abortion. But the anti-abortion movement is gaining momentum.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Same-sex marriage may be off the front burner, but abortion is hotter than ever in many legislatures and on Capitol Hill. Roe v. Wade is "settled law" in the United States, and polls show widespread support for a woman's right to choose an abortion. But the anti-abortion movement is gaining momentum. Republicans in Congress have passed strict new limits. In Ohio, mandatory ultrasounds are part of the budget so they'll be harder to overturn. Despite the last-minute Democratic filibuster in Texas, Republicans are likely to get tough new measures as soon as next week. Democrats call it a "war against women," and predict a backlash. We look at the political fallout and the medical consequences for women and their doctors.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Sarah Kliff

      Vox

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      Wayne Slater

      journalist and author

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      Elizabeth Graham

      Texas Right to Life

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Abortion: The Law Is Clear but the War Rages On
    1. 0:00Egypt Faces a Possible Coup
    2. 7:48Abortion: The Law Is Clear but the War Rages OnYou’re reading this
    3. 43:04Can Snowden's Dad Convince Him to Come Home?
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