Like many of you, I’ve been processing and reflecting these last several days on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, trying to wrap my head around what it means, what it could mean.
It’s a lot to take in, so I thought this week I’d share a few of the articles/podcasts that have stuck with me, and I hope you might also find them helpful or interesting:
First, gotta talk about some of the financial ripple effects. My colleague Janet Nguyen writes about how the ruling will likely worsen wealth inequality and drive more families into more debt.
If you’re looking for a historical deep dive, I recommend listening to “Throughline’s” two-part series on how and why outlawing abortion was put on the books in the first place.
More on history: You may have heard mentions of the Jane Collective recently. Here’s a solid explanation of the former underground service, which provided abortions when they were illegal several decades ago. HBO came out with a documentary, “The Janes,”
earlier this month (which I admittedly haven’t watched yet!), but seems well-produced.
Finally, I’m still thinking about this intimate, poignant story published before the decision about an 18-year-old woman who initially sought an abortion, but instead birthed twins, and is barely making ends meet.
Meanwhile, we’ve got more links for you below, some of which are a bit lighter.
Whatever you choose to consume, I hope you enjoy the long weekend and take a break from screens. I, for one, plan to hang by a lake, eat lunch at a favorite Turkish restaurant and, honestly, not do much else.
— Reema
This week on the podcast
What's mine is not yours (reurn)
Courtesy Sana Akhand
When Lindsey Galbraith's marriage ended over financial infidelity, she swore she would never mix money and relationships again. Then she met someone new. (Listening time, 32:24)
Your inflationary weekend vibe: Kyle Dion’s “Spend It”
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