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Roe v. Wade has been overturned. What happens now?

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Rose Conlon
Jun 24, 2022
The generational ruling from the court brings to light many economic questions — and consequences.
Pro-abortion and anti-abortion activists demonstrate at the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

by Associated Press
Jun 24, 2022
The decision will curtail access to abortion for millions and is at odds with popular opinion, as opinion polls find a majority of Americans favored Roe.
On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion case.
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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on inflation, gun control and why governments shouldn't punish businesses

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Rose Conlon
Jun 13, 2022
"I don’t believe it’s the role of government to punish private businesses because we don’t like what they say or do," Hutchinson told Marketplace.
"I don’t believe it’s the role of government to punish private businesses because we don’t like what they say or do," Hutchinson told Marketplace.
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Race and Economy

Abortion bans may have inequitable economic consequences, especially for Black women

by Blake Farmer
May 31, 2022
Black women have disproportionally used abortion services across much of the South, where access to the procedure may essentially vanish if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Tia Freeman cheers at a protest following the U.S. Supreme Court’s release of a draft opinion, which would overturn Roe v. Wade. Freeman told the crowd in Nashville that she had two abortions that she says kept her economically on track.
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There's a lot of money on both sides of the abortion debate. How much does it matter?

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
May 9, 2022
When it comes to reproductive rights, political spending doesn't always correlate with policy outcomes.
When it comes to reproductive rights, political spending doesn't always correlate with policy outcomes.
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Overturning of Roe v. Wade would change landscape for medication abortion

by Stephanie Hughes
May 5, 2022
More than half of U.S. abortions occur through medication. State bans would create risks for patients and providers.
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Funds that help low-income people pay for abortions are seeing a sharp uptick in donations

by Samantha Fields
May 5, 2022
One fund raised more in the 36 hours after the SCOTUS decision leaked than it had in 3 years.
Pro-abortion and anti-abortion activists demonstrate at the Supreme Court.
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Limited abortion access could threaten women's role in the economy

by Stephanie Hughes
May 4, 2022
The expected decision means more people will be forced to continue unplanned pregnancies, which can make it harder to find or keep a job.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, more pregnant people will be unable to work, which could have larger economic ramifications.
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How some companies help employees access abortions

by Stephanie Hughes
May 3, 2022
Before the leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade, some employers said they would help workers pay for procedures like abortions.
Some companies are already covering employee expenses related to abortion care. Above, reproductive rights activists make signs outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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Could new Texas anti-abortion law hamper high tech recruitment?

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Sep 22, 2021
One Austin high tech entrepreneur said he's already hearing from potential workers who have questions about whether the state is a good cultural fit.
Abortion rights activists rally at the Texas State Capitol on Sep. 11, in Austin, Texas.
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