New abortion restrictions are going into effect this week in Idaho, Texas, and Tennessee. More than 20 million women have lost access to abortion in their home state, according to reporting from The Washington Post.So how will this affect women? Reporting shows many states that have enacted abortion bans are less likely to offer expanded Medicaid coverage and guaranteed paid family leave. Just a few Republican lawmakers are pushing for more support at the federal level.We discuss America s social safety net for parents in the post-Roe era. This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. The series explores Americans trust in institutions and the health of our democracy. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
The number one reason women cite for getting an abortion is personal finance. In a post-Roe era, will more parents have to suffer financially and physically?
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