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The Ohio GOP [View all]
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2022/07/19/ohio-abortion-10-year-old-case-lead-rape-incest-exemptions/10059880002/paywall, I do not know how to unblock it
snip-"In 2020, 521 minors got an abortion in Ohio, including 52 who were younger than 15, according to the Ohio Department of Health. The department does not track whether the pregnancies were the result of sexual assault. (bolding mine)
Doctors and advocates say forcing anyone to carry their rapist's baby – particularly a child or teenager – can cause trauma that leads to addiction or suicidal ideation. A 2001 study found children who suffer sexual abuse may be 10 times to 13 times more likely to attempt suicide.
snip-"A spokesman for Gov. Mike DeWine declined to say where the governor stands on rape and incest exemptions, saying he's focused on "supports for moms and babies." (bullshit bullshit bullshit)
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