Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation? | Moira Donegan
The US has already grown used to the horror caused by abortion bans. And Republicans have sought to quash the stories Abortion has faded from the headlines since the Dobbs decision of 2022, and Republicans like it that way. In the immediate aftermath of the supreme court’s overturning of Roe v Wade, as millions of women lost access to the dignity and self-determination that abortion provided…
Since the Dobbs decision of 2022, abortion has become an increasingly rare topic of discussion in America's national conversation. The Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade led to the loss of access to abortion for millions of women, resulting in the closure of clinics and numerous lawsuits and ballot initiatives. Despite the grim public health implications, the stories surrounding abortion have gradually faded from the headlines.
The rise of gender conservatism and politicized misogyny, particularly among young men, on social media platforms has contributed to this decline in coverage. Additionally, the feminist movement has lost its prominence, and major women's rights NGOs have struggled to push their agenda in media and policy due to the Dobbs decision and the Trump administration's attacks.
The American society has grown accustomed to the erosion of women's health and status, leading to a sense of ease and even lethargy when it comes to the issues surrounding abortion.
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