The nearest abortion clinic – in Chicago – was too far away and too expensive for her mother to provide her with the procedure

The nearest abortion clinic – in Chicago – was too far away and too expensive for her mother to provide her with the procedure

  • p1mrx@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Given the geography of the situation, it would be useful to ensure that (1) the southern IL clinics remain open and (2) this information is widely known in the the southern states.

    The Guardian seems to be spreading misinformation by claiming that Chicago is the closest location without further research.

    Edit: here’s a map to clarify:

    • Elivey@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 year ago

      1. You say it’s widely known with no evidence. Widely known to some does not mean it is known to everyone.

      2. The guardian is reporting what they the family were told by the nurse. If you read the original Time article they say that precisely, the nurse told them that’s where the nearest place was. Whether the nurse was correct or not is not what they claimed.

      • p1mrx@sh.itjust.works
        1·
        1 year ago

        You say it’s widely known with no evidence

        I said it would be useful to make the information widely known. Journalists should call up the clinics in southern Illinois, ask if they’re open, and share this information in future articles. I assume they’ll get plenty of opportunities.