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April 10, 2026Humanities and Social Sciences CommunicationsOpen Access

“Sometimes banning abortion doesn’t mean fewer abortions or fewer babies die—it just means more women die”: a thematic analysis of Roe v. Wade partisan cable news coverage

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Overview

Analyzes partisan media narratives following Roe v. Wade's repeal, highlighting rhetorical strategies and audience engagement.

Key Points

  • The study examines how cable news outlets frame Roe v. Wade's repeal through partisan narratives.
  • Thematic analysis of news transcripts from CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News.
  • Focused on coverage between May 1 and July 15, 2022.
  • Analyzed legal, political, and social dimensions of the Supreme Court’s decision.
  • CNN and MSNBC emphasized bodily autonomy and women’s rights, using emotional appeals.
  • Fox News framed the decision as a moral victory, focusing on unborn children and states’ rights.
  • Partisan differences in storytelling approaches highlighted through political blame and finger-pointing.

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Briana M. Trifiro (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d892886c1944d70ce03f7chttps://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-07107-0
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