Few decisions could inspire so much anger and sadness in one group of Americans—and so much joy and relief in another—than last week’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Depending on where you sit, the Court just rolled back women’s rights by 50 years, or corrected an egregious instance of judicial overreach.
Today, a deep and honest conversation about the Dobbs decision with two women–both mothers–who represent the pro-choice and pro-life sides of this debate.
Katherine Mangu-Ward is the editor in chief of Reason Magazine. Bethany Mandel is the editor of the children’s series “Heroes of Liberty.”
Joining them is the head of the National Constitution Center, Jeffrey Rosen, who the LA Times called the nation’s most influential legal commentator.
Bari, I've been thinking about how things might have played out the last 50 tears if Roe had been correctly decided. If SOCUS had rolled that there is no constitutional right to abortion, I presume each state would have enacted their own laws governing this issue. We would already be where we are going, but without all the social media rancor. Would love to see a column on this by you and/or a legal historian.
Love what you are doing!
Thank-you for the calm and informative debate. Unfortunately I don't believe in the next few years the debate will be as calm or informative. The hysteria on both sides is very disheartening.