Jessica Valenti

EXCLUSIVE: New research, published online for the first time at Abortion, Every Day, shows that ‘viability’ limits don’t actually move voters—and that pro-choice politicians and ballot campaigns have been ceding ground they likely never needed to. jessica.substack.com/p/viability-...

I’m so grateful to @greerdonley.bsky.social, Dana Loll, and Tamar Krishnamurti of the University of Pittsburgh’s CONVERGE Center for conducting this research—and for trusting AED to publish it online first.

EXCLUSIVE: New research, published online for the first time at Abortion, Every Day, shows that ‘viability’ limits don’t actually move voters—and that pro-choice politicians and ballot campaigns have been ceding ground they likely never needed to. jessica.substack.com/p/viability-...

They found that “the differences in support between referenda options are so small that they are unlikely to make a difference in outcome.”

EXCLUSIVE: New research, published online for the first time at Abortion, Every Day, shows that ‘viability’ limits don’t actually move voters—and that pro-choice politicians and ballot campaigns have been ceding ground they likely never needed to. jessica.substack.com/p/viability-...

Since the end of Roe, pro-choice politicians have operated under the (incorrect) assumption that in order to win over voters, they need to moderate on abortion. What it’s meant in practice: calls to “restore Roe” and ballot measures that almost always include some kind of ‘viability’ limit.

Abortion—and democracy—are on the ballot. Here's what you need to know

The FDA just announced they won’t release their “safety review” of abortion pills until March of next year. In other words: They’re stalling until after the midterms.

Once the midterms are over, though, they’re telling antis that the gloves will come off.

The FDA just announced they won’t release their “safety review” of abortion pills until March of next year. In other words: They’re stalling until after the midterms.

The move was a response to anti-abortion pressure: extremist activists and lawmakers are furious that abortion pills allow women to side step their bans. (Since the end of Roe, the abortion rate hasn’t gone down by one single percent)

The FDA just announced they won’t release their “safety review” of abortion pills until March of next year. In other words: They’re stalling until after the midterms.

This is an important point, but it’s not always true! There’s a reason GOP candidates are running from the issue. We’ve watched abortion win reelection for Kentucky’s Dem governor, flip an Alabama House seat, destroy the Virginia GOP in 2023–and beyond

If we’re talking about Trump in 2024, there’s a few things: - Trump didn’t run against abortion - just the opposite in fact. He tried to seem as moderate as possible - Prochoice ballot measure let voters split their tickets - voting for abortion but also Trump

This is not some one off poll btw - years of data shows the same. But for whatever reason, establishment pundits and politicos are intent on buying into conservative’s propaganda

The issue only gets more powerful for Dems over time—bc the longer we go without Roe, the more people are impacted by bans. It won’t be long before every single American has been harmed in some way—whether it’s a guy whose wife went septic or a woman forced to drive hours to find a maternity ward

This is not some one off poll btw - years of data shows the same. But for whatever reason, establishment pundits and politicos are intent on buying into conservative’s propaganda

Earlier this week, I spoke to Astead Herndon at @vox.com about why Dems need to go much, much harder on abortion youtu.be/17y58f_P82M?...

The Washington Sun reported last week that the White House has instructed the Justice Department to hold off on attacking abortion until after the midterms. After that, they’ve promised anti-abortion leaders, “the gloves will be off.” They are just getting started. But here’s the thing: so are we.

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The Washington Sun reported last week that the White House has instructed the Justice Department to hold off on attacking abortion until after the midterms. After that, they’ve promised anti-abortion leaders, “the gloves will be off.” They are just getting started. But here’s the thing: so are we.

Because of AED members: - I’ve been able to build a team that’s just as relentless as the anti-abortion movement. - We’re exposing their extremism and lies to millions of people every month. - Our coverage has gotten bills introduced, amended, and vetoed & is shaping the natl conversation.