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The fall of Roe dramatically changed abortion access. This researcher used Reddit to capture how

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Betsy Pleasants, a UC Berkeley graduate student, analyzed Reddit posts to track the rapid decline of abortion access following the June 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The evidence reveals a dramatic shift in public discourse and service availability during this period, marking a historic disruption to reproductive rights. The study captures the immediate post-decision reaction, though specific quantitative metrics on service closures are not detailed in the provided text.

Key points

• Betsy Pleasants, a UC Berkeley graduate student at the School of Public Health, conducted a study using Reddit data to analyze the rapid decline of abortion access following the June 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
• The evidence indicates that the decision ended the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion, leading to increased state restrictions and a significant disruption in access services during the immediate post-decision period.

Context and limitations

The study relies on Reddit posts as the primary data source, which may not capture the full scope of service closures or public sentiment. Specific quantitative metrics on service closures and the exact timeline of access disruptions are not detailed in the provided evidence.

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