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Rising Opposition to Abortion and Fertility Treatments
In recent years, numerous states have implemented stringent laws that effectively prohibit nearly all forms of abortion. While some of these regulations allow for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is at risk, a dedicated faction of anti-abortion advocates argues that even these allowances are ethically unacceptable. This group seeks not only to eliminate all abortions but also to restrict certain fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Their belief is rooted in the conviction that embryos should be granted the same rights as living individuals.
The Voices Behind the Movement
In a recent episode of The Sunday Story, NPR’s Sarah McCammon explores a demonstration held outside an IVF clinic where activists identifying themselves as “abortion abolitionists” gathered. These individuals are driven by their mission to translate their convictions into legislative action and express optimism about the strides they have made thus far.
