Story perspectives

WNBA Stars Unite for Women's Health Fundraiser in Indy

8/23/2025

42 4

Center

WNBA Stars Advocate

A fundraiser in Indianapolis showcased WNBA stars promoting women's health and reproductive rights, addressing a maternal health crisis for Black and Brown mothers.
Ariana McGee highlighted Indiana's rising maternal death rates, noting they are worse than in previous decades.
The event, titled "Playing With Our Lives," sought to unify efforts for reforming reproductive laws across states.
Indiana Right for Life has not yet responded to requests for comments on the event.

Right

Jenna Ellis Justifies Abortion

Jenna Ellis's article on abortion contradicts her anti-abortion stance by justifying women's choices to abort.
She proposes that societal support could lower abortion rates, but critics claim this encourages irresponsibility.
The article attributes unwanted pregnancies to lack of self-control and moral rejection, rather than financial issues.
While acknowledging relationship and financial challenges, Ellis emphasizes the importance of moral focus.
The conclusion critiques Freud's views on morality as misguided.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion in the U.S., significantly advancing women's reproductive rights. However, opposition from groups like Indiana Right to Life has persisted, contributing to maternal health disparities. Current efforts in Indianapolis aim to address alarming maternal death rates among Black and Brown mothers, highlighting ongoing systemic inequities in healthcare access that demand urgent reform.

1 of 3

WNBA Stars Advocate

A fundraiser in Indianapolis showcased WNBA stars promoting women's health and reproductive rights, addressing a maternal health crisis for Black and Brown mothers.
Ariana McGee highlighted Indiana's rising maternal death rates, noting they are worse than in previous decades.
The event, titled "Playing With Our Lives," sought to unify efforts for reforming reproductive laws across states.
Indiana Right for Life has not yet responded to requests for comments on the event.

1 / 3