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Losing Abortion Access Leads to Fewer People Wanting Kids

What: A survey from Michigan State University found the number of people saying they never wanted children increased by 5 percentage points, from 21% to 26%, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.

Why it matters: After controlling for demographic factors, the odds of a Michigander not wanting children after the Supreme Court ruling increased by “almost a third.” (!!!)

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