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Early Fights and Modern Issues Reproductive Rights Early Fights and Modern Issues

Repealing the Comstock Law Early efforts – petitions to Congress Fail American Birth Control League evolves into Planned Parenthood – 1942 Providing women with reproductive and health services Later efforts frame argument as an issue of Freedom of Speech Parts of law slowly end 1970s – language pertaining to contraception and pornography removed Makes law impossible to enforce

Roe vs. Wade During 2nd wave women’s movement Abortion still illegal Texas case goes to Supreme Court Early 1970s Supreme Court rules abortion a privacy issue and states cannot make laws out rightly banning abortion States can make laws limiting abortion 1st trimester, parental permission, age requirement

Issues that still exist Morality Many people and religions still see abortion and the use of contraception as inhibiting life Partisanship Has become a very divisive issue between the parties Used as a bargaining chip People with pro-life views are fighting against Roe v. Wade hoping for more pro-life justices to reverse decision Conservative and liberal states have differing laws over abortion Affordable Care Act made contraception free for all women Arguments over sex education and what and how it should be taught Differs state by state Some promote abstinence only Planned Parenthood targeted by misconceptions around their mission

Wrap-up Activity Morality Many people and religions still see abortion and the use of contraception as inhibiting life Partisanship Has become a very divisive issue between the parties Used as a bargaining chip People with pro-life views are fighting against Roe v. Wade hoping for more pro-life justices to reverse decision Conservative and liberal states have differing laws over abortion Arguments over sex education and what and how it should be taught Differs state by state Some promote abstinence only Planned Parenthood targeted by misconceptions around their mission What kind of tactics do you think would work best to take on the current issues facing women’s reproductive rights Think about what we did the last few days Remember to think about how you would frame the argument to help you determine the best tactic