This 3-part series examines the history and strategy of securing reproductive rights in the United States. With the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court passed the baton back to the states. Surely, a democratic society can reach a better decision than one imposed by the Courts. But are we ready? This series considers the judicial history of reproductive rights, the best arguments on both sides, and the work we need to do to govern ourselves in a pluralist society.

Part 1: The Supreme Court’s Role in Reproductive Freedom

The rulings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey may have delivered victories to the pro-choice movement but the decisions themselves galvanized the opposition. We’ll consider the pros and cons of using the federal courts to enact progressive legislation and what 50 years of judicial rule did to our democratic muscles.

This series is offered through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

To Register: https://learn.uvm.edu/program/osher-lifelong-learning/olli-statewide/brattleboro/