Revising the History of Abortion: The Wicked Life of Madame Restell - The American Spectator
Madame Restell, the notorious abortionist of 19th century New York City, is rebranded as a saint in a new book by Jennifer Wright.
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Madame Restell, the notorious abortionist of 19th century New York City, is rebranded as a saint in a new book by Jennifer Wright.
Anthony Comstock pushed Congress to crack down on what he saw as harmful vices, such as pornography and contraception. An 1873 law named for him has appeared in recent court battles over abortion.
Anthony Comstock pushed Congress to crack down on what he saw as harmful vices, such as pornography and contraception. An 1873 law named for him has appeared in recent court battles over abortion.
<p>Lauren MacIvor Thompson and Mary Ziegler discuss the history of the 19th century Comstock Act and its appeal to abortion opponents as a legal tool to ban abortion nationally. </p>
Anthony Comstock pushed Congress to crack down on what he saw as harmful vices, such as pornography and contraception. An 1873 law named for him has appeared in recent court battles over abortion.