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How Did ‘Roe’ Fall?

Two books explore how the landmark decision was overturned—and what might have been.
Pro-abortion and anti-abortion protesters confronted on 2nd anniversary of high court’s abortion ruling in D.C.
Abortion rights supporters and pro-life demonstrators gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2024, the second anniversary of the high court's ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

In keeping with the Democratic nominee’s preferred political strategy, the party's recently concluded convention was relatively heavy on the vibes and light on policy—with one glaring exception.

“Reproductive freedom” was given a stark spotlight, and Vice President Kamala Harris used her acceptance speech to call Republicans “out of their minds” for seeking to pass pro-life legislation.

Patrick T. Brown is a contributing writer at The Dispatch, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and the writer of the weekly Substack newsletter Family Matters.

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