cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23814239

Summary

Texas has seen a spike in abandoned newborns since its abortion ban, with some infants found dead in dumpsters or ditches.

Critics link the rise to reduced access to abortion, cuts to prenatal care, underfunded safe haven programs, and fear of deportation among undocumented women.

Texas Republicans have resisted funding awareness campaigns for safe haven laws, instead allocating $165 million to crisis pregnancy centers that prioritize deterring abortion over aiding women.

The lack of support has drawn condemnation, highlighting the broader consequences of restrictive reproductive policies.

  • @over_clox
    16•4 days ago

    Welp, it looks like Soylent Green aged like milk.

    Now they can make Soylent Green bars out of babies!

    Holy shit I’m gonna go to hell for that though ain’t I?

    • @BigDaddySlimEnglish
      16•4 days ago

      Chili’s will source their baby back ribs from Texas now

      (Don’t worry, I’ll see you there, save me a seat)

    • Chozo
      10•4 days ago

      Holy shit I’m gonna go to hell for that though ain’t I?

      Hopefully not before the lawmakers who created this nightmare in the first place.