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Abortion

2021-06-20
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In this episode, Mitch and Austin discuss Becky's abortion storyline in season four. Mitch gives some context for Tami's part of the story, looking at the rules and expectations for a school counselor in Texas. Then they look at some recent developments in the fight against abortion access in Texas, Oklahoma, and nationwide.

There are many people and organizations doing the vital and difficult work of maintaining abortion access. Please consider donating to one of these organizations, or find and support the clinics and fund networks in your community.
Tulsa Women's Clinic
Trust Women Oklahoma City
Jane's Due Process
The Afiya Center
Avow Texas
Texas Equal Access Fund

Sources:
American School Counselor Association article on district policies and student pregnancies

Melissa Prober, Please Don't Tell My Parents: The Validity of School Policies Mandating Parental Notification of a Student's Pregnancy, 71
Brook. L. Rev. (2005).


Nora Ellman, State Actions Undermining Abortion Rights in 2020, Center for American Progress

Fact sheets about abortion in Texas and Oklahoma from Guttmacher Institute

Shannon Najmabadi, Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law one of nation’s strictest abortion measures, banning procedure as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, The Texas Tribune

Texas Abortion Access Network - 4 People Fighting to Save Abortion Access in Texas Explain What's at Stake

Interview with Amanda Bennet from Jane's Due Process,
from Harvard Civil Rights Civil Liberties Law Review


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