Democrats need a stronger message on abortion | America, Actually

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Jessica Valenti says Democrats are playing it too safe on abortion. As the founder of Abortion, Every Day on Substack, she said the party should treat abortion rights as a matter of affordability, healthcare, and personal freedom, and make a stronger case for keeping the government out of decisions about pregnancy. In this special episode of America, Actually, Valenti joins Vox’s Astead Herndon for a conversation about why support for abortion rights hasn’t always translated into Democratic victories, the consequences of abortion bans, and how Republicans are changing their rhetoric while continuing to pursue restrictions. They also discuss threats to birth control, the stakes of the midterms, and why Valenti wants Democrats to go beyond promising to “restore Roe” in 2028. America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday, tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple

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