Noted researcher Dr. Michael New just released new data refuting claims from pro-life Obama supporters about how to most effectively reduce abortions. His article outlines the evidence. A key excerpt:
During this election cycle, a study on
abortion released by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good (CACG)
has received plenty of attention from Democrats and pro-life supporters
of Barack Obama. The spin is that state level pro-life laws only have a
marginal impact on abortion rates and increasing welfare expenditures
is a superior strategy for reducing the incidence of abortion. However,
the study contains methodological shortcomings. A proper analysis of
the data demonstrates that pro-life laws are effective — and casts
serious doubts about whether more generous welfare benefits actually
result in abortion reductions. Furthermore, a closer look at the
results actually provides evidence that some pro-life laws are
effective.
Update: Here's a link to the more extensive version of Dr. New's research.
