"IVF Rulings and Reproductive Rights: A Political Scientist's Perspective"
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A political scientist in Alabama shares his personal experience after the state's Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos used for in vitro fertilization are children, turning him into an activist for reproductive rights. The ruling caused uncertainty and panic for him and his wife, leading them to flee the state to continue their IVF process in Texas. The experience mobilized them and other affected individuals, highlighting the intersection of personal experiences and state politics in shaping activism and engagement.
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- The People Rooting for the End of IVF The Atlantic
- Alabama thinks it has solved its IVF crisis. Not quite. Slate
- The role of fetal personhood in the anti-abortion movement and legislation PBS NewsHour
- Support for IVF provides common ground for reproductive health Des Moines Register
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