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This is the political scene, a weekly conversation with New Yorker writers and guests about politics.

It's Thursday, October 15th.

I'm Dorothy Wickenden, executive editor of The New Yorker.

In 1973, the Supreme Court issued its ruling on the case of Roe v. Wade.

In a seven to two decision, Justice Harry Blackman wrote that the Constitution protects a woman's

right to choose to terminate a pregnancy.

Nearly 50 years have passed, and abortion rights have become a fixture of American politics.

Republicans consistently promised to appoint anti-abortion judges and conservative activists

push cases involving reproductive rights

to the Supreme Court in the hope of securing a decision that will overturn Roe.

If the Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett, the Supreme Court will include six justices

appointed by Republicans. During her confirmation hearings this week, Barrett, a devout Catholic who

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