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Category: Policy
Why Abortion Care Should be Subsidized
07/01/22
“Why should abortion care be subsidized?”
Abortion care can save lives. However, it can also be very costly, where late-term abortions can run over $3,000 without subsidy, putting a massive strain on poor and working-class people. But with government subsidies, this burden can be greatly reduced. This is Why Abortion Care Should be Subsidized.
Why Delaying Abortion Services Can Ruin Lives
06/30/22
“Why can delaying abortion services ruin lives?”
Pregnant individuals may develop life-threatening conditions which require them to end their pregnancy. If states have restrictive abortion laws, then this can lead to further complications and even loss of life. This is Why Delaying Abortion Services Can Ruin Lives.
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Why Digital Cryptography Can Help Keep Abortion Seekers Safe From Surveillance
06/29/22
“Why can digital cryptography help keep abortion seekers safe from surveillance?”
Abortion seekers often try to use digital services to help them find abortions. However, if not properly checked this can lead to surveillance from the state. With the proper digital encoding, this can be kept safe from privy eyes. This is Why Digital Cryptography Can Help Keep Abortion Seekers Safe From Surveillance.
Why Abortion Access is a Human Right
06/27/22
“Why is abortion access a fundamental human right?”
Pregnancy and modifying it is a fundamental process of the biologically female body. Accessing and having control over the body is a fundamental right for all humans. This is Why Abortion Access is a Human Right.
Why Restricting Abortion Access is Causes Maternal Death Rates to Skyrocket
06/22/22
“Why will restricting abortion access cause maternal death rates to skyrocket?”
If governments make abortion services difficult to access, then more standardized ways to obtain care such as abortion clinics will be out of access. This will lead more women to pursue unorthodox procedures in “back alley” abortions which may have insufficient sanitation or skilled practitioners available. These procedures can lead to complications that ultimately lead to death. This is Why Restricting Abortion Access Causes Maternal Death Rates to Skyrocket.
Using Information Technology to Help People Find Proper Abortion Care
06/25/22
“How can information technology be used to help people find proper abortion care?”
With the recent (as of writing) ruling of the U.S Supreme Court to repeal federally mandated abortion access, many people living in red or purple states will lose access to proper care. While the best solution is to make abortion safe and legal in those states, a temporary workaround would be to use information technology to make it easier to find proper abortion care in another state.
Why Digging Too Many Wells Can Hurt Ratepayers
06/23/22
“Why can digging too many wells hurt ratepayers?”
Wells cost a lot of money to build. If the utility that builds them passes on costs to ratepayers, then they too will pay more money. This is Why Diggining Too Many Wells Can Hurt Ratepayers.
Why COVID Had Made People Better at Remote Work
06/22/22
“Why has COVID made people better at remote work?”
COVID had forced scores of people to begin remote work full time. This has made them much more skilled and adept at remote work. This is Why COVID Had Made People Better at Remote Work.
Why Walls Destroy Environments
06/20/22
“Why do walls destroy environments?”
Migration is one of the most important processes of nature, whether it’s animals finding a new hunting ground or plant seeds traveling in the wind. However, when walls are built, these processes are disrupted and lead to environmental destruction. For example, Previous U.S President Trump’s plans to build a wall with Mexico would have crushed the surrounding habitat and seawalls accelerate beach erosion. This is Why Walls Destroy Environments.
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