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Abortion

Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win

Jessica Valenti

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Question 1 of 6
According to the text, what major mistake do pro-choice politicians often make in their messaging?
  • A. They focus too heavily on the economic benefits of abortion rather than the moral arguments.
  • B. They speak about abortion apologetically and frame it as a fraught choice rather than an essential right.
  • C. They alienate moderate voters by refusing to acknowledge any nuance in the abortion debate.
  • D. They rely too much on statistics and medical data instead of sharing personal stories.
Question 2 of 6
Why does the myth persist that the American public is evenly 'split' on the issue of abortion?
  • A. Polling data is frequently manipulated by left-leaning organizations to exaggerate support.
  • B. The majority of voters only support abortion in the first trimester, causing confusion in broader polls.
  • C. Anti-abortion lobbyists spend heavily to embed this idea, and 'both sides' journalism gives equal weight to minority views.
  • D. Voter turnout in state elections rarely reflects the true national consensus on reproductive rights.
Question 3 of 6
How are anti-abortion lawmakers and lobbyists currently targeting birth control access?
  • A. By passing outright federal bans on the sale and distribution of all contraceptive pills.
  • B. By redefining contraceptives like IUDs and the morning-after pill as abortifacients.
  • C. By heavily taxing birth control products to make them unaffordable for the middle class.
  • D. By requiring mandatory waiting periods and psychological evaluations for contraceptive prescriptions.
Question 4 of 6
What is the reality of legal 'exceptions' for abortion (such as in cases of rape, incest, or nonviable pregnancies) in states with abortion bans?
  • A. They are widely utilized and provide a reliable safety net for patients in medical distress.
  • B. They are designed to be highly difficult to put into practice, effectively making them exist only on paper.
  • C. They are easily accessible but only for those who can afford high out-of-pocket medical fees.
  • D. They are primarily granted by state supreme courts through an expedited judicial bypass system.
Question 5 of 6
What was a key finding of the Turnaway Study regarding women who were denied access to abortions?
  • A. They were four times more likely to end up living below the poverty line.
  • B. They eventually reported high levels of satisfaction with their unexpected pregnancies.
  • C. They were more likely to relocate to states with broader reproductive healthcare access.
  • D. They experienced a temporary drop in income but recovered financially within three years.
Question 6 of 6
What approach does the author argue the reproductive rights movement must take to ultimately win?
  • A. Focus exclusively on securing and expanding exceptions for the most extreme medical emergencies.
  • B. Compromise with moderate conservatives to establish a national 15-week abortion threshold.
  • C. Shift the debate away from healthcare and focus entirely on the economic benefits of bodily autonomy.
  • D. Refuse to compromise, arguing for abortion as basic health care and a universal right for everyone.

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Abortion Summary & Overview

Abortion (2024) exposes the relentless conservative efforts to restrict women’s freedom, especially through anti-abortion legislation, offering a clear view of both overt and covert attacks on reproductive rights. It serves as a vital resource for both new and seasoned abortion advocates.

Who Should Listen to Abortion?

  • Activists seeking essential knowledge on the current reproductive-rights landscape
  • Health-care providers learning how legislation affects patients’ reproductive choices
  • Voters trying to stay informed on reproductive rights

About the Author: Jessica Valenti

Jessica Valenti is a best-selling author, feminist writer, and outspoken advocate for women’s rights, with a particular focus on reproductive justice. She founded the blog Feministing and has authored several influential books, including Sex Object and The Purity Myth.

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