Join host Nicole Davenport in "Great in the Sack" as we delve into the heartbreaking story of Josseli Barnica, a victim of Texas Senate Bill 8's stringent abortion laws. This episode explores the life, struggles, and untimely death of Josseli, highlighting the harrowing impact of political maneuvers prioritizing religious beliefs over women's health. Hear the engaging narrative of Josseli's dreams, journey, and the systemic failures that led to her preventable tragedy. Together, we uncover how these misogynistic policies affect vulnerable women, exposing the need for urgent reform in reproductive rights.
Sources:
Surana, Kvitha & Jaramillo, Cassandra (2024), A Woman Died After Being Told It Would Be a “Crime” to Intervene in Her Miscarriage at a Texas Hospital,
https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-dies-after-abortion-care-miscarriage-delayed-40/story?id=115327460, retrieved 2025-01-02.
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