Kristan Hawkins Helped Kill Roe. Now She’s Fighting to Control the Movement She Created
This story is part of the Life After Roe package, appearing this week, that looks at the surprising resilience of the abortion access movement in the Dobbs era—and at how hardliners are doubling down on their efforts to ban abortion nationwide. The young woman was on her way out of her chemistry class on a […]
Kristan Hawkins, the head of Students for Life of America, played a role in the overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Now, she is actively working to control the anti-abortion movement she helped create. At a recent campus event, Hawkins used her "Change My Mind" debate format to confront and challenge students, attempting to provoke reactions from pro-choice individuals.
Despite her efforts, she encountered a young woman who bravely shared her personal story, explaining that she would have become pregnant by age nine if not for the option of abortion following years of rape. Hawkins' tactics, while designed to stir controversy, highlighted the ongoing resilience of the abortion rights movement even in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision.
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