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Agencies accused of rushing adoptions before mothers can change their minds
As more states limit or ban access to abortion, some are beginning to push adoption as an alternative for women facing unplanned pregnancies. But when do laws go from accommodating to exploitative? From the Center for Investigative...
PBS
Religious directives at Catholic hospitals complicate emergency care for pregnant women
For decades, Catholic leaders in the U.S. have placed restrictions on certain reproductive health services at Catholic-run hospitals. But as abortion is becoming harder to access nationwide, there’s a new spotlight on care at these...
TED Talks
TED: What happens when we deny people abortions? | Diana Greene Foster
How does getting an abortion — or not — influence a woman's life? Demographer Diana Greene Foster puts forward the results of The Turnaway Study, her landmark work following nearly 1,000 women through abortion or childbirth, presenting...
SciShow
Is Mifepristone Safer Than Viagra? Yes*
Mifepristone, a drug used for medical abortions, is under fire in the United States, with critics claiming it isn't safe to use. Abortion rights advocates often revert to a funny talking point to argue for its safety, but how accurate is...
MinuteEarth
How Do Abortion Pills Work?
You may have heard of "abortion pills" - here's what these medications are and what they do (and don't do).
SciShow
A Brief History of Birth Control
Gym teacher Hank gives us the full story of the past, present, and future of birth control.
PBS
Abortion Kolbert
A leaked early draft of a coming Supreme Court decision suggests Roe v. Wade could be struck down. The landmark decision established the constitutional right to abortion and the last major challenge to it came in a 1992 case called...
PBS
Even with Roe v. Wade intact, many states have aggressively restricted abortion access
Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court has many abortion rights advocates worried that the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision is in imminent peril. In many places the rollback of access is already steadily progressing....
Crash Course
Personhood: Crash Course Philosophy
Now that we’ve started talking about identity, today Hank tackles the question of personhood. Philosophers have tried to assess what constitutes personhood with a variety of different criteria, including genetic, cognitive, social,...
TED Talks
TED: The end of Roe v. Wade -- and what comes next | Kathryn Kolbert
Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision protecting people's right to have an abortion in the United States, will be overturned within a year, says reproductive rights attorney Kathryn Kolbert. In this electrifying call to...
Crash Course
Assisted Death & the Value of Life: Crash Course Philosophy
As we wrap up Crash Course Philosophy, we’re using the things we’ve learned to explore big issues like the value of life. Today, we’re discussing abortions in cases of fetal abnormality, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. We will consider...
Crash Course
Where Are My Children: Crash Course Film Criticism
Before the Hayes Code was enacted, movies were a lot more brazen than we sometimes tend to think. Director/Producer Lois Weber spent much of her career making movies that challenged audiences. Her film, "Where Are My Children" is no...
TED Talks
TED: A better way to talk about abortion | Aspen Baker
Abortion is extremely common. In America, for example, one in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime, yet the strong emotions sparked by the topic -- and the highly politicized rhetoric around it -- leave little room for...
Curated Video
Understanding Abortion: Sex Ed #10
Abortion is complicated. In this episode of Crash Course Sex Ed, we’ll cover what happens during abortions, why people get them, and what people actually think about the topic.
Curated Video
Women voters ‘will not get over’ Dobbs decision, says senator
Women voters ‘will not get over’ Dobbs decision, says senatorSource: The Independent
Curated Video
What the US Supreme Court leak means for Roe v Wade and abortion rights in America
An initial draft majority opinion, leaked by Politico, suggests a ruling that overturns the 1973 Roe v Wade decision, is likely to take happen and fundamentally alter abortion rights for women in the USA.The 2018 Mississippi state law...
Curated Video
Satanic Temple throws pro-choice 'religious rights' rally in Utah
Satanic Temple throws pro-choice 'religious rights' rally in Utah
Curated Video
Where did Kamala Harris go wrong?
Vice President Kamala Harris faced numerous obstacles in her presidential campaign.Launching only in July, her run struggled to address voters’ core concerns on issues like the economy and immigration. She also faced a loss of support...
Science ABC
Are There More Men Or Women In The World?
While the population statistic is around 102 men : 100 women, the birth rate is more skewed. Approximately 107 men are born for every 100 women. However, over time that number seems to even out. Over the course of millions of years of...
Step Back History
How a Pill Changed History
Today we’re going to explore the most important invention of the 20th century. Despite its size, it’s incredible how much it liberated our daily lives. I am of course talking about the birth control pill.
Curated Video
What Does Dirty Dancing Have To Do With Abortion?
This program is a production of Plum Studios and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM).<br/>
Curated Video
The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cybersecurity 2023 - Part 4 - Social Media Ethics
In this video, you will learn about social media ethics.
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This clip is from the chapter "Social Media Security and Email Security" of the series "The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cybersecurity 2023 - Part 4".This section...
Healthcare Triage
What's the Research on Abortion Access and Public Health?
Health policies, including those related to abortion, should be guided by data. So what do the data have to say about restricting abortion access? How might it impact public health in the United States and what are some of the best ways...
Healthcare Triage
Emergency Contraception and Abortion Medications
Pharmaceutical options for both emergency contraception and abortion are available to those who can get pregnant. In this episode we take a look at the availability of these medications, how they work, and the differences between them.