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She Didn’t Want Her First Pregnancy To Be Her Last, But Her State Made Sure It Was

Why would a state forbid a woman from getting pregnant? You’ll find out 20 seconds in, but don’t stop there. What this woman has to say deserves a listen. It’s part of history, after all, as shameful as it may be.

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