Tonight we’ll hear an eclectic line-up taking us all over the globe: First we’ll cover the stunning Indiana verdict that sentenced Purvi Patel to decades in prison after she sought medical help after suffering a miscarriage. Then, we’ll hear about action the Republic of the Marshall Island took today in United States Court of Appeals for the … Continued
Criminalizing Miscarriage Preeti Shekar talks with Shivana Jorawar, Reproductive Justice Program Director at the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, about the strange case of Purvi Patel. The 33-year-old Patel was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for “feticide” and “neglect of a dependent” after seeking medical care for a miscarriage. Listen to … Continued
After Warmest Winter, Drought-Stricken California Limits Water But Exempts Thirstiest Big Growers; 20 Years in Prison for Miscarrying? The Case of Purvi Patel & the Criminalization of Pregnancy; As NYU Expands Into Abu Dhabi, UAE Bars Professor Researching Migrant Worker Abuse.
