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The Frontal Assault on the Right to Abortion

"Women's rights now depend on their ZIP code," according to Planned Parenthood, as more states pass restrictions and outright bans on abortion. Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and North Dakota are closest to making abortion impossible – 40 years after Roe v. Wade declared it a constitutional right.

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

"Women's rights now depend on their ZIP code," according to Planned Parenthood, as more states pass restrictions and outright bans on abortion. Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and North Dakota are closest to making abortion impossible – 40 years after Roe v. Wade declared it a constitutional right. Why do women want abortions? What happens when they can't get them? What are the consequences when unwanted babies are born? Is the current movement about the politics of Red States, or a real effort to repeal Roe v. Wade?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    KCRW

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Elizabeth Nash

    Guttmacher Institute

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    Diana Greene Foster

    University of California, San Francisco

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    Thomas More Society

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