Dyer, O. (2019). Abortion: AMA sues over North Dakota law, saying it forces physicians to lie. BMJ (Online), 366, l4576–l4576. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l4576
The article Abortion: AMA sues over North Dakota law, saying it forces physicians to lie, written by Owen Dryer documents the American Medical Association's lawsuit against the abortion law in the state of North Dakota. They argue that it forces doctors to give patients false information based on a particular political agenda rather than factual scientific evidence. The AMA questions two laws, the first one was requiring doctors to claim that medication abortions can be reversed (which is not supported by scientific evidence.) The other law was mandating that doctors express abortions as the termination of a “a whole, separate, unique, living human being.” The lawsuit claims that these laws violate medical ethics and restrict honest communication between doctors and patients. The article also emphasizes the AMA’s change towards a more progressive opinion on abortion. Dyer's article is condensed yet well-researched on the implications of the AMA’s lawsuit on political influence in healthcare. Dyer is a known freelance journalist and has written on topics such as news, articles for newspapers, and even medical journals known as the BMJ and Canadian Medical Association Journal. His experience writing for respected medical journals suggests he has a background in reporting on health policy issues. I can conclude that he is a credible resource for discussing the AMA’s lawsuit. This article is useful for research on abortion policies in the state of North Dakota and learning about the role that medical organizations have on a legal basis. This article did not exactly change my stance on how I view women's reproductive rights, however, it gave me a better understanding of how organizations can challenge laws that contradict science.
Gold, R. B., & Nash, E. (2013). Abortion Rights Are Threatened. In T. L. Roleff (Ed.), At Issue. Are Abortion Rights Threatened? Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Guttmacher Policy Review, 2012, Winter, 15[1]) https://link-gale-com.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010869203/OVIC?u=asuniv&sid=summon&xid=44b4b6fc
The scholarly essay, Abortion Rights Are Threatened written by Rachel Benson Gold and Elizabeth Nash analyzes the increasing hatred towards abortion rights across states in the US between the years 2000-2011. The author mentions how many states in the past were neutral on abortion rights and they have been passing restrictive policies that have made getting an abortion seen as a “hostile” action. They also identify ten of the most common abortion restrictions; some include mandatory waiting periods, mandated parental involvement for minors, pre-abortion counseling, a ban on Medicaid funding in some cases, and many more invasive provisions. It is also important to mention the authors discuss some potential issues that can arise for reproductive rights. Overall, their research underscores the increasing divide in pro-life versus pro-choice states. This essay is credible, firstly, it is published by a well-renowned nonprofit institute (the Guttmacher Institute) that focuses on reproductive health research. Additionally, authors Gold and Nash consistently provide analysis backed up by data that are all cited in the footnotes. Even though the article is solely concerned with protecting abortion rights, it has a detailed analysis of state policies which gives the reader an objective point of view of abortion laws. This essay is useful for my research because it gives the reader a wide overview of the history of abortion laws in the US and how they have changed over time due to the increased restrictions. It supports my argument by highlighting the decline of “middle-ground” policies at a state level. Lastly, the article challenges me to understand how political changes influence the future of abortion advocacy efforts.
Chang, R.-C., Rao, A., Zhong, Q., Wojcieszak, M., & Lerman, K. (2023). #RoeOverturned: Twitter Dataset on the Abortion Rights Controversy. Proceedings of the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media, 17(1), 997-1005. https://doi.org/10.1609/icwsm.v17i1.22207
This study titled #RoeOverturned: Twitter Dataset on the Abortion Rights Controversy written by Rong-Ching Chang, Ashwin Rao, Qiankun Zhong, Magdalena Wojcieszak, Kristina
Lerman provides a large data set of tweets related to the right to get an abortion after the Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. The data set contains 74 million tweets from an estimated 10 million Twitter profiles. The research study highlights the huge divide surrounding abortion issues and notes that disagreements on social media can reflect divides in ideologies people believe in. The authors remind the reader of the role Twitter has in shaping people's political opinion and the power it has in influencing media. Additionally, the study mentions the impact of digital platforms on political communication. Overall, this dataset gives researchers a way to study trends in public opinion, misinformation, and ideological echo chambers all related to abortion. This source is useful for understanding what happens in digital interaction regarding abortion rights following the Supreme Court's final decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This dataset includes real-time reactions from Americans all across the country, unlike traditional public opinion surveys which are mostly biased. This study is based on evidence and uses prior research on differences in opinions and political engagement on social media. Even so, the author does mention the limitations of Twitter for gathering information as it is most likely only from people who are politically engaged. However, the data set is an essential thing to put to use for people studying political feelings, social movements, and public opinion on social media. This source is essential in shaping my research on digital activism and division on abortion ethicality. It provides a comprehensive dataset and lets us understand how people and groups engage with the abortion debates online. This data reinforces the idea that platforms like Twitter play a big role in amplifying political discourse in pro-life and pro-choice disagreements. Using this source in my research allows me to examine the broad impacts social media has in shaping our perception of abortion rights.
Diaz-Balart, J., & Alba, M. (2023). The Battle Over Abortion Rights Is Now Headed Back To The Supreme Court. On NBC Nightly News. CQ Roll Call.
This source is an NBC News excerpt with reporter Jose-Diaz-Balart and it covers the continuous legal debates about abortion rights in the US. It specifically talks about the abortion pill called mifepristone. Something that is highlighted is the protests that went on all across the country where there were abortion rights advocates showing concern for the Supreme Court's decision regarding our access to the abortion pill. Its report mentions that the pill will be available for a few days before the final ruling occurs. There were also comments brought up from the Biden administration expressing opposition to the restriction of the pill. This source is reliable because it comes from a reputable news outlet, NBC. The report provided a brief overview of the legal events that have been going on, different perspectives from the Biden administration and abortion rights activists, and also it included more conservative opinions. After reading this report, it is useful for understanding the current state we live in regarding abortion rights in the US and the role that the Supreme Court plays in policymaking. Compared to other resources, it provides up to date news on the political aspects of the abortion pill which adds to the wider debate on women's reproductive rights. This source is somewhat helpful for my research because it shows the power the government holds on laws regarding abortion. It provides the reader with current examples of the tensions between judicial power and activism in the US in real time. This source will help me put into perspective legal battles with this ongoing debate on governmental power in shaping abortion policies.
Gelman, A., Rosenfeld, E. A., Nikolajski, C., Freedman, L. R., Steinberg, J. R., & Borrero, S. (2017). Abortion Stigma Among Low-Income Women Obtaining Abortions in Western Pennsylvania: A Qualitative Assessment. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 49(1), 29–36. https://doi.org/10.1363/psrh.12014
The article Abortion Stigma Among Low-Income Women Obtaining Abortions in Western Pennsylvania: A Qualitative Assessment proves the stigma surrounding abortions unequally affection for women on low income and there are numerous consequences. There was a study done in the years 2010 through 2013 where researchers interviewed nineteen women who were planning an abortion or had had one in the past. The research overall showed the sources of anti-abortion attitudes coming from people such as partners, family, and societal norms which we abortion as morally reprehensible, not reasonable, and bad for future pregnancy. A stigma can contribute to emotional damage, and delay in abortion access, and it reinforces the idea that abortion is evil. This stigma is harming women's abortion experiences on a whole new level. This article is a useful resource for comprehending the complexities that abortion stigma can bring upon low income women. The qualitative analysis was based on firsthand experiences and it provides much insight into these women's experiences. The information seems reliable as it is a peer reviewed article and has an outlined research design. There are some limitations given that all these women are from Western Pennsylvania and are generalized to being low income. This article is relevant to my research because abortion stigma truly does have a big impact on our society. The information can help shape my argument by highlighting that stigmas are not just social constructs, they can have real effects on women's mental health and wellbeing along with restricting access to reproductive care. It also challenges the assumption that low income women see less stigma even though they have higher abortion rates, this highlights the link between economic differences and reproduction rights.
Cameron, S., Glasier, A., Lohr, P. A., Moreau, C., Munk-Olssen, T., Oppengaard, K. S., Templeton, A., Van Look, P., Baird, D. T., Crosignani, P. G., La Vecchia, C., Negri, E., & Volpe, A. (2017). Induced abortion. Human Reproduction (Oxford), 32(6), 1160–1169. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex071
This article looks at abortion trends throughout the whole world and the availability and safety of abortions looking at restrictive laws on access to pregnancy termination. It shows data on abortion rates from the span of 1990 to 2014 and the data shows differences between developed and undeveloped countries. It was found that abortion is more common in developing countries. The main argument the author holds is that legal restrictions do not reduce abortion rates but it leads to unsafe procedures that can permanently harm women. Additionally, the article outlines different types of abortion methods like surgical and medical ways, and it discusses aftercare for abortion and ways to prevent unintended pregnancies. This resource is useful for understanding the legal aspects and medical aspects of abortion. It collected reliable data from well known sources such as the World Health Organisation and other peer reviewed studies. The author is objective and focuses on medical evidence instead of subjective experiences. Therefore, it provides a fact based view on the global impact of abortion. This source is beneficial for my research because it gives a detailed analysis of abortion trends along with health implications and legal stances. It supports my argument that restrictive laws do not necessarily affect the prevalence of abortions. Also, the statistics help me put my research from a global point of view instead of just the US. This article has strengthened my understanding of how different public health stances can address the risks abortions have because of restrictions.
Zampas, C., & Gher, J. M. (2008). Abortion as a Human Right-International and Regional-=\[]p-Standards. Human Rights Law Review, 8(2), 249–294. https://doi.org/10.1093/hrlr/ngn008
This article highlights the progression that has been made in recognizing the right for a woman to have an abortion globally. The different places that this article discusses regarding landmark court cases are Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. In Latin America, it mentions the decriminalization of abortion in Mexico City along with constitutional changes in Colombia. It mentions the advancements the countries Portugal and Nepal have made and the creation of the African Women's Protocol which makes sure women have reproductive rights. However, it also discusses the setbacks in certain parts of Europe where restrictive laws are being implemented. The overall message is the need for more human rights advocacy to progress women's reproductive rights internationally. This article is a reliable source and gives the reader a complete understanding of the evolution of abortion rights across different areas of the world. It mentions legal cases to help the reader understand the current global situation of abortion laws. It equally highlights the advancements of abortion laws along with the setbacks. It is especially useful to research global reproductive rights, it continuously discusses international treaties on national laws. The article is somewhat relevant to my research for the reason that I just want to focus on the United States laws for my research. However, it helps understand a global perspective on abortion. It can help me shape my argument that international human rights do play a big role in making more progressive legal changes in countries with strict abortion regulations. Given that this article has a detailed analysis of legal battles in numerous countries it can support my argument on how reproductive rights are a problem worldwide.