Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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We ran the numbers: There are 5,191 news articles covering this topic. 31% (1,633) are left-leaning, 48% (2,485) are centrist, and 21% (1,073) are right-leaning.
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States does not confer the right to abortion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, sending the issue of abortion rights back to the states. While left-leaning articles focus on the widespread implications of the decision and the court's conservative bloc, right-leaning articles emphasize the split in reactions between Republicans and Democrats.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post focuses on the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey as the Supreme Court paves a path toward a new era of political rights. The article notes that the court’s decision will not only affect millions of women in states that will now outlaw abortion but – as referred to in Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurring opinion – may lead to a broader reversal of rights, particularly for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
USA Today published a centrist article detailing Biden’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling, who said: “the health and life of women in this nation are now at risk.” Biden emphasized that while states may jeopardize the rights and health of women who want abortions, it is up to voters to make their voices heard so Congress can restore federal abortion rights protection.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights the polarizing nature of Friday’s ruling, as Republicans rejoiced the decision as a victory for the pro-life movement and Democrats raged against the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The article also notes the split reactions of several political leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s celebration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s anger at the “Republican-controlled” court.
From the center
Biden says it's a "sad day" for the country after Supreme Court ruling on abortion, Roe
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