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Sunset Briefly Gets Political: The Dobbs Decision

I have no intention of making politics a regular feature of this gemlog - however, I felt the need to comment on an issue that has been on my mind for several months: namely, SCOTUS's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Research has shown that abortion prohibition does not actually reduce abortion, but drives it underground - and into the realm of unsafe procedures that can result in the death of the woman involved. Regardless of one's personal opinion on the morality of abortion itself, abortion bans are directly harmful to women's safety and health. A compassionate society is one that trusts people to make their own decisions on reproductive healthcare.

Now back to your regularly scheduled content. Stay safe out there, everyone.