The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos have the same rights as children reflects the evolution of the once-fringe notion of "fetal personhood" into mainstream legal determinations, with roots in the anti-abortion movement's narrative. Moral panic over "crack babies" in the late 80s and early 90s played a significant role in normalizing the concept of fetal personhood, leading to laws that allowed pregnant women to be charged with criminal child abuse for exposing their fetuses to illicit substances. This has raised concerns about potential criminalization of self-managing abortion, pregnancy loss, and behavior during pregnancy, as well as its impact on IVF services.
A Washington Post reporter's article downplays the impact of shoplifting on major American cities, attributing it to a "moral panic" and suggesting that it's being seized upon by conservatives to stoke fear about crime waves. The reporter argues that shoplifting is not the real issue and implies ancestral guilt about stealing and colonization is at play. She also delves into economic factors and CVS policies as contributing to the increased crime, while maintaining that the situation is not as dire as portrayed by outsiders.
A Washington Post report by Maura Judkis suggests that concerns about shoplifting in major American cities have been blown out of proportion by conservatives, characterizing it as a "moral panic." The article argues that the issue is being used to stoke fear about crime waves and reflects on the country's history of theft and colonization. It also delves into the economic and policing factors contributing to the crime problem, while criticizing the portrayal of affected areas as dystopian nightmares.
Fox News published an article criticizing the trans community's identification with Link, the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda, calling it a niche phenomenon disliked by the wider gaming community. However, Link was designed to defy gender norms and allow players to relate to him regardless of their gender identity. The article implies that trans people are grooming others through "egg-cracking," a term used in the trans community, and criticizes PBS for exploring Link's androgynous appearance. Trans people have a right to engage with media on their own terms and celebrate characters who remind them of themselves.
