Florida Republicans Propose 6-Week Abortion Ban
New York TimesJUL 2023
Florida Republicans Propose Abortion Ban After Six Weeks of Pregnancy
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The Spin
Right narrative
Florida’s proposed bill to limit abortions to six weeks is a huge win for the right to life and will help save thousands. There is no denying that a child is living in the womb, as a baby's heartbeat can be detected at just six weeks. Florida’s proposal will help ensure the protection of the most vulnerable and innocent among us.
Left narrative
Florida and its autocratic governor continue to show that they have absolutely no regard for women’s rights. The proposed abortion ban would introduce restrictions so early on that many women would not even know that they are pregnant in time to exercise their reproductive rights. This law is extreme and cannot be allowed to take effect in America.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 4% chance that abortion will be banned nationally in the US before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
