PrideCast
PrideCast
PrideCast Episode 19: Roe Overturned--What It Means and What Comes Next
Over Pride weekend this year, the Supreme Court overturned a 49-year-old precedent established in 1973 in Roe v. Wade, reversing the federal right to abortion access in the US. This by itself is a massive social and legal earthquake, but the aftershocks--as promised by Justice Thomas--could reverse other rights. In today's PrideCast, we cover that decision, the basis for it, what may come next, and dive in deep to the legal and constitutional concepts of Substantive Due Process and the Right to Privacy. Our guest today is Julie Gonen (PhD, JD), the federal policy director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, an expert on reproductive law and just the person we want to talk to about Dobbs and Roe.
A few resources for our listeners (referenced in the podcast):
- Map of state laws: https://reproductiverights.org/maps/abortion-laws-by-state/
- See ineedana.com for up to date info on which clinics are operating throughout the country
- Donate to Keep Our Clinics to provide direct support to independent clinics
- Donate to Abortion Funds: A donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds brings abortion funds closer to a future where all people have access to abortion without shame or stigma.
- Support/Share Practical Support Organizations (PSOs): PSOs help abortion seekers with travel and logistical support.
- Direct legal services for those seeking abortion care
· Repro Legal Helpline provides free and confidential legal advice and information on self-managed abortion to people anywhere in the states or U.S. territories (also on parental involvement laws and judicial bypass for young people under 18).
· Repro Legal Defense Fund provides financial assistance to people criminalized for self-managed abortion and pregnancy loss by assisting with bail, attorney fees, and defense costs