Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Different Takes On The Abortion Question - Economics, Politics, Risks
The New York Times: Why Abortion Is A Progressive Economic Issue
The Democrats’ unity tour fractured into disunity almost immediately after it began. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont refused to say whether Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate trying to win a typically Republican district in Georgia while being outspoken in support of abortion rights, counts as a progressive. He then went on to stump for Heath Mello in Nebraska. Mr. Mello, who is running for mayor in Omaha, has sponsored legislation aimed at restricting women’s access to abortion, including a bill in 2009 that required women to be informed that they could look at ultrasounds of their fetuses. (Bryce Covert, 4/25)
Bloomberg: Democrats Leave No Space For Abortion Opponents
Senator Bernie Sanders is not usually considered a moderating force within the Democratic Party, but at the moment he is playing that role on abortion policy. It’s not that he has any pro-life sympathies: He has been co-sponsoring the Freedom of Choice Act as a senator for more than two decades. But he has been willing to support Democrats who are not in lockstep with abortion-rights advocates, and some of those advocates have been fuming as a result. (Ramesh Ponnuru, 4/25)
Miami Herald: Hispanic Americans Must Stand Against Abortion
It’s time for the Hispanics to rise up and call for an end to the scourge of abortion in our communities. Year after year, about 22 percent to 25 percent of all abortions are performed on Latino women. ... We cannot let this dark stain on the consciousness of our nation go unnoticed. (Alfonso Aguilar, 4/25)
The Dallas Morning News: Texas Has Made Abortion Riskier
As a family physician dedicated to helping my patients and their families live their healthiest lives, I am saddened and disheartened by our lawmakers' continued assault on the right to safe and accessible health care. Once again, our state Legislature has shown intent to criminalize and further stigmatize abortion. Instead of attacking abortion care, which most Texans believe should be accessible in their communities, I hope our tax dollars can support legislation that restores trust in doctors and allows us to practice medicine in accordance with our professional judgment and training and in the best interest of all Texans. (Robin Wallace, 4/25)
