Michael discusses in this short solo episode, the issue of states' rights and its impact on various rights, particularly women's rights and voting rights. It highlights the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs, which overturned 50 years of precedent on abortion rights and sent the issue back to the states. The conversation also addresses the broader agenda of rolling back civil rights, including marriage equality and the right to vote. It emphasizes the need for people to stand up, fight back, and protect their rights through voting and supporting organizations that advocate for these rights.

Takeaways:

States' rights have historically been used to justify morally questionable actions, such as owning slaves and segregating schools.

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs has significant implications for abortion rights and sets the stage for potential rollbacks of other rights.

States that are most aggressively rolling back abortion rights often rank poorly in areas such as maternal and infant health and child well-being.

The fight for reproductive rights is part of a broader agenda to roll back civil rights, including marriage equality and the right to vote.

People have the power to protect their rights through voting, holding elected officials accountable, and supporting organizations that advocate for these rights.

Chapters

00:00 The Historical Context of States' Rights

01:26 The Supreme Court's Decision in Dobbs

02:22 The Broader Agenda of Rolling Back Civil Rights

04:48 The Impact on Maternal and Infant Health

06:14 The Fight for Reproductive Rights as Part of a Broader Agenda

08:10 The Power of the People to Protect Their Rights

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