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Jul 2022
56m 27s

The impact of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. ...

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The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion is already having a real impact across the country. Millions of women in red states are contending with new restrictions. Confusion surrounding new laws has led to some patients being denied much needed healthcare, including Marleena Stell. She suffered a miscarriage late last year ... Show More
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