This is an Originalist argument claiming no deep roots in our documents. In fact the entire female sex has no deep roots in our Constitution. Women are not named in the constitution until they win the vote in 1920. You cannot apply the mores of the 18 th century to the 21 st century because the cultures are so different. This flawed argument should not stand.
Your coverage has been the most detailed and honest. Thanks Ari!!!
I first heard the news on Rachel's show. I honestly wasn't surprised. I knew all three nominees were not being truthful about overturning Roe. But it is still infuriating how the GOP are more concerned about the leak, than the contents of the Court's draft opinion.
Yes Ari I'm 75 I remember. I have never believed my personal feelings should be forced on others. Sadly our SUPREME COURT has become nothing more than another branch of government now being hollowed out with no credibility. I say this sadly.. Democracy (small d) is a idea of checks and balances. Tony
What did you think when you first heard about this draft?
I was very sad and disappointed ☹️ I thought that the decision was totally unacceptable!
Where are the laws for men’s bodies?
Why is the U.S. Supreme Court taking away women’s rights to decide what they do with their bodies?
No man has the right to decide what any woman does with her body…simple as that!
All things that are happening nowadays (banning abortions, banning books etc.) are stemming from GQP members, “conservative Christians” who are working tirelessly to take us back to the civil rights movement days or even back to Jim Crow era. I called those “conservative Christians” - wolves in sheep’s clothing. Even when these people claim that “abortion is murder”, it is not up to them to make the decision for women or force their religious beliefs to women .
The decision to have abortion should be up to the woman and her doctor.
The news struck me like a gut punch, adding to the battering I'm experiencing from the current widespread rollback of voting rights and attacks on the teaching of history in Republican-led states. As a teenager, I participated in the modern-day struggle for voting rights, educational equity, fair access to public services and housing, equal justice under the law, etc.; and in those days, women could not end pregnancies legally. Activism resulted in Congress and the Supreme Court granting so many rights -- including marriage equality -- in the last 50+ years. To see these rights eroded or wrested away, and to witness us having to fight these same batttles all over again in the twilight years of my life, is painful.
Thank you always, dear Ari, for your truth and caring journalism. I have a new TV provider and I'm finding it hard to see you daily as I used to. But - I'm moving, so will see how the TV goes.
I almost threw up when I first heard about it on MSNBC. I had hoped you would cover it and was thrilled to see you interviewing various protesters who had gathered in DC. It's also sickening that the SC is concerned about it's OWN privacy but not that of women.
And, I am also of the belief that this would be the beginning of the end for other laws...🤢
Ari, I’ve found that a lot of your newsletters, questions for your readers, and segments on The Beat pulls me into personal life experiences. I do believe Roe v. Wade will be struck down next month. And I was here in 1973 at a very influential time in my life when Roe v. Wade became the law of the land. I was in college, away from home for the first time and living a fun and free life. I had a pregnancy scare that fortunately was a false alarm. But, options were there, abortion being one of them. Every woman should have all available options and domain over their own body. It scares me to think about what basic human right will be next. My hope is this will backfire on the Supreme Court which in turn will backfire on the GOP come the 2022 mid-terms and in 2024. Vote Blue everyone! Our freedoms depend on it.
To answer your question a the end of your show today. "What drink are you having to end the week" ? My non alcoholic drink is, freshly squeezed limeade, with a splash of orange juice, cranberry juice and lots of crushed ice.😊 Have a fun weekend!!!🎵💗😁
Yes, it was my generation that fought & won the right that has protected; girls and women from back alley abortions & death from abortion to this day. Saying what is the objective, the way in which the draft was written., It's about all the progress stated being taken away. This is not the way of a Democracy. The choice is ours.
Dear Ari, I’m a big fan of your show, and your commentary of issues of today are both profound and thought provoking. This is neither an idea or question, it’s a personal story of another societal failure on the issue of abortion in this country. This latest abortion issue is despicable as it gets, and is an assault on women and the family. I’m personally appalled by any suggestion of the SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade. I think about my uncle who spent 10 years in jail back in the 50s for performing abortions. My uncle was a good doctor who saved the lives of many women - and men. During that era when desperate women who were victims of vicious rape and incest were using coat hangers and ingesting various drugs and homemade remedies to miscarry an unwanted fetus, my uncle was there for them. They didn’t have birth control pills during that time so women went to him because there was no one else to go to. Sadly, he was unable to save one women and unfortunately she bled to death after self inserting an object prior to going to his office. Because she was in his office at the time, of course he was taken into custody and later jailed. Before that tragedy, our family was well to do. During those days we lived in the Washington DC area of Black Broadway and his office was on the corner of 14th and U Streets. He was also delivering babies, serving his community and one of the primary surgeons at the old Freedom Hospital. He also owned properties on neighboring streets, but after that incident, everything was lost. I suppose being Colored back then didn’t help much either. So when this issue surfaces again and again, the sacrifices my uncle made and the effects it had on our family, always brings back those sad memories. In today’s America, this issue, voting rights and gun laws ARE it’s civil war. Our government and now the Supreme Court are trying hard to take away the freedoms and safeties of the larger demographic. How the hell can that happen? Thanks for indulging me.
My first thought was Justice Roberts leaked it. We know he wanted to preserve settled law. He knows if this ruling comes down as written it would cause chaos because its wrong. He wants a possibility that public pressure will change at least one mind. He knows by announcing the investigation into the leak he would be less suspect. He knows there would have been a time when over turning Roe would have been met differently. But now, with a court bought & paid for by the Federalist Society, and the undermining of court vacancies by McConnell & Trump, we are way past that time. He believes in the santacy of privacy, freedom & rights. He knows to remove those rights from half of the population would be a travesty, especially under these less than democratic circumstances that got us here. He knows this is a Hail Mary. He knows this reversal of rights would make the Insurrection look like a cake walk. He knows.
What's illogical is the thought of living cells needing to be saved. Hey, isn't that cancer too. Should we ban removing cancer? Oh, Wait...that would mean men too, so can't go there.
Overturning Roe?
If so, we’re continuing to trip the light fantastic down the road toward Fascism. What’s next? Who’s next??
This is an Originalist argument claiming no deep roots in our documents. In fact the entire female sex has no deep roots in our Constitution. Women are not named in the constitution until they win the vote in 1920. You cannot apply the mores of the 18 th century to the 21 st century because the cultures are so different. This flawed argument should not stand.
Your coverage has been the most detailed and honest. Thanks Ari!!!
I first heard the news on Rachel's show. I honestly wasn't surprised. I knew all three nominees were not being truthful about overturning Roe. But it is still infuriating how the GOP are more concerned about the leak, than the contents of the Court's draft opinion.
It is my firm belief that the Supreme Court will have handed the midterms to the Democratic Party.
Yes Ari I'm 75 I remember. I have never believed my personal feelings should be forced on others. Sadly our SUPREME COURT has become nothing more than another branch of government now being hollowed out with no credibility. I say this sadly.. Democracy (small d) is a idea of checks and balances. Tony
Hi Ari 😃 Happy Fri-YAY eve (almost Fri-YAY!)😃
What did you think when you first heard about this draft?
I was very sad and disappointed ☹️ I thought that the decision was totally unacceptable!
Where are the laws for men’s bodies?
Why is the U.S. Supreme Court taking away women’s rights to decide what they do with their bodies?
No man has the right to decide what any woman does with her body…simple as that!
All things that are happening nowadays (banning abortions, banning books etc.) are stemming from GQP members, “conservative Christians” who are working tirelessly to take us back to the civil rights movement days or even back to Jim Crow era. I called those “conservative Christians” - wolves in sheep’s clothing. Even when these people claim that “abortion is murder”, it is not up to them to make the decision for women or force their religious beliefs to women .
The decision to have abortion should be up to the woman and her doctor.
Onwards ever and backwards never
The news struck me like a gut punch, adding to the battering I'm experiencing from the current widespread rollback of voting rights and attacks on the teaching of history in Republican-led states. As a teenager, I participated in the modern-day struggle for voting rights, educational equity, fair access to public services and housing, equal justice under the law, etc.; and in those days, women could not end pregnancies legally. Activism resulted in Congress and the Supreme Court granting so many rights -- including marriage equality -- in the last 50+ years. To see these rights eroded or wrested away, and to witness us having to fight these same batttles all over again in the twilight years of my life, is painful.
Thank you always, dear Ari, for your truth and caring journalism. I have a new TV provider and I'm finding it hard to see you daily as I used to. But - I'm moving, so will see how the TV goes.
Great review and coverage. Thank you, Ari.
Hello Ari,
I almost threw up when I first heard about it on MSNBC. I had hoped you would cover it and was thrilled to see you interviewing various protesters who had gathered in DC. It's also sickening that the SC is concerned about it's OWN privacy but not that of women.
And, I am also of the belief that this would be the beginning of the end for other laws...🤢
Ari, I’ve found that a lot of your newsletters, questions for your readers, and segments on The Beat pulls me into personal life experiences. I do believe Roe v. Wade will be struck down next month. And I was here in 1973 at a very influential time in my life when Roe v. Wade became the law of the land. I was in college, away from home for the first time and living a fun and free life. I had a pregnancy scare that fortunately was a false alarm. But, options were there, abortion being one of them. Every woman should have all available options and domain over their own body. It scares me to think about what basic human right will be next. My hope is this will backfire on the Supreme Court which in turn will backfire on the GOP come the 2022 mid-terms and in 2024. Vote Blue everyone! Our freedoms depend on it.
To answer your question a the end of your show today. "What drink are you having to end the week" ? My non alcoholic drink is, freshly squeezed limeade, with a splash of orange juice, cranberry juice and lots of crushed ice.😊 Have a fun weekend!!!🎵💗😁
Yes, it was my generation that fought & won the right that has protected; girls and women from back alley abortions & death from abortion to this day. Saying what is the objective, the way in which the draft was written., It's about all the progress stated being taken away. This is not the way of a Democracy. The choice is ours.
Dear Ari, I’m a big fan of your show, and your commentary of issues of today are both profound and thought provoking. This is neither an idea or question, it’s a personal story of another societal failure on the issue of abortion in this country. This latest abortion issue is despicable as it gets, and is an assault on women and the family. I’m personally appalled by any suggestion of the SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade. I think about my uncle who spent 10 years in jail back in the 50s for performing abortions. My uncle was a good doctor who saved the lives of many women - and men. During that era when desperate women who were victims of vicious rape and incest were using coat hangers and ingesting various drugs and homemade remedies to miscarry an unwanted fetus, my uncle was there for them. They didn’t have birth control pills during that time so women went to him because there was no one else to go to. Sadly, he was unable to save one women and unfortunately she bled to death after self inserting an object prior to going to his office. Because she was in his office at the time, of course he was taken into custody and later jailed. Before that tragedy, our family was well to do. During those days we lived in the Washington DC area of Black Broadway and his office was on the corner of 14th and U Streets. He was also delivering babies, serving his community and one of the primary surgeons at the old Freedom Hospital. He also owned properties on neighboring streets, but after that incident, everything was lost. I suppose being Colored back then didn’t help much either. So when this issue surfaces again and again, the sacrifices my uncle made and the effects it had on our family, always brings back those sad memories. In today’s America, this issue, voting rights and gun laws ARE it’s civil war. Our government and now the Supreme Court are trying hard to take away the freedoms and safeties of the larger demographic. How the hell can that happen? Thanks for indulging me.
My first thought was Justice Roberts leaked it. We know he wanted to preserve settled law. He knows if this ruling comes down as written it would cause chaos because its wrong. He wants a possibility that public pressure will change at least one mind. He knows by announcing the investigation into the leak he would be less suspect. He knows there would have been a time when over turning Roe would have been met differently. But now, with a court bought & paid for by the Federalist Society, and the undermining of court vacancies by McConnell & Trump, we are way past that time. He believes in the santacy of privacy, freedom & rights. He knows to remove those rights from half of the population would be a travesty, especially under these less than democratic circumstances that got us here. He knows this is a Hail Mary. He knows this reversal of rights would make the Insurrection look like a cake walk. He knows.
What's illogical is the thought of living cells needing to be saved. Hey, isn't that cancer too. Should we ban removing cancer? Oh, Wait...that would mean men too, so can't go there.