Published Apr 7, 2022
The Abortion Underground
Wendy Zukerman delves into the gripping history of the abortion underground, spotlighting the courageous efforts of women like Carol Downer and Francie Hornstein who pioneered the self-help movement to secure safe abortion access before Roe v. Wade. This episode reveals the past and ongoing challenges of reproductive rights, tracing innovative DIY techniques and notorious legal battles as social and legal landscapes threaten to revert.
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