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Voices/C-SPAN/History of Abortion Legislation

Podcast · 413 episodes on record

History of Abortion Legislation

History of Abortion Legislation

Published

April 17, 2020

Length

1 hr 26 min

Type

Full

Position

79 of 413

April 17, 2020

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History of Abortion Legislation

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Summary

La Sierra University professor Alicia Gutierrez-Romine taught a class about laws and policies regarding abortion. Starting in the 19th century, she tracked changes in medical practice and public opinion through court cases and newspaper coverage. She also described abortion restrictions, access to illegal abortions, costs, and health risks in different time periods and states.

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