Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame
NPR • 12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco reported that in 2025, there were fewer television characters who had abortions, and more storylines that reinforced feelings of shame around the topic. They described these trends as concerning.
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