BONUS episode: Disability and Reproductive Freedom (w/ Sara Luterman)

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The overturning of Roe v. Wade has sent shockwaves around the world. In this special bonus episode of Down to the Struts, Qudsiya is joined by journalist Sara Luterman. Sara and Qudsiya discuss a first-of-its-kind poll conducted by Data for Progress about disabled people’s views on abortion, the history of reproductive autonomy for disabled people in the U.S., and the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization for disabled communities.

Transcript available here.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Exclusive: How do people with disabilities feel about abortion? New poll sheds light for the first time (The 19th)

• Other work at The 19th by Shefali Luthra and Chabeli Carrizana

About the guest:

Sara Luterman is caregiving reporter at The 19th. She is based outside Washington, D.C. Prior to The 19th, she worked as a freelancer covering disability policy, politics and culture for publications including The Nation, The American Prospect and Vox. Her reporting in The Nation was shortlisted for the 2021 Deadline Club Mosaic Award, which recognizes excellence in “coverage of disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social justice, equity and inclusion.” Most recently, Sara became a contributing editor for Radiolab.

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