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ACCESS

by 1880, and “for the next one hundred years, abortion in America remained…underground, secret, stigmatized, and dangerous.” From the moment that Roe v. Wade was passed in 1973, anti\u002Dabortion activists organized to overturn it, helped along by politicians in gerrymandered districts who used “majorities and supermajorities to pass abortion restrictions at an alarming pace and volume.” On the other side, Grant writes, activist groups have long organized to protect choice. In the wake of Dobbs, the battle for access to abortion has heated up—often illegally, in the case of states such as Texas that have banned the importation of abortion pills or travel to other states to obtain the medical procedure. Grant profiles activists at various stages of the battle, from first\u002Dgeneration feminists who linked access to abortion to the struggle for women’s liberation generally to modern\u002Dday advocates who, among other strategies, have internationalized the ability to obtain pills for “self\u002Dmanaged abortion,” creating a sort of “underground for the post\u002DDobbs world.” The battle is multifaceted and requires the commitment of a range of activists and allies—who, Grant allows, are sometimes given to fighting among themselves—especially as certain states enact more restrictive laws even to the point of bans. On which note, Grant writes, “Abortion bans have never and will never stop people from ending pregnancies\u003B what they do is force people to resort to unsafe methods to end them.” Her narrative makes clear that the battle for access continues apace to advance the cause for choice against “the notion that a government can dictate if, when, or how its citizens manage pregnancy.”"

Book Details

Publisher:Wade was passed in
Published:1973-01-01
Pages:480
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781668053

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping young adult thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world of digital espionage and corporate secrets, following a tech-savvy protagonist who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy after ha...

Our Review

This gripping young adult thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world of digital espionage and corporate secrets, following a tech-savvy protagonist who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy after hacking into a seemingly benevolent corporation's network. The narrative moves at a breakneck pace, blending cutting-edge technology with real-world suspense as the main character races to expose the truth before being silenced. This is a compelling exploration of privacy, power, and the ethical dilemmas of our interconnected age, perfect for fans of fast-paced, tech-driven adventures.

What makes the story particularly resonant is its authentic portrayal of a generation navigating the blurred lines between the digital and physical worlds. Teen readers will connect with the clever, resourceful hero and the high-concept premise that feels ripped from tomorrow's headlines, while the tense plot and moral complexities will keep the pages turning. Parents can appreciate the book's thoughtful engagement with timely issues without being preachy, making it a standout in the techno-thriller genre that sparks important conversations about our digital footprint.

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