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How Trump Could Institute A Backdoor Federal Abortion Ban By Mary Ziegler

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Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California and an expert on the politics of reproduction, discusses the dilemma of reproductive rights and the upcoming presidential election. In her article, “How Trump Could Institute a Backdoor Federal Abortion Ban,” published by The New York Times, Ziegler raises the alarm that if Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, the reproductive rights of Americans are going to pay the consequences. She asserts this message throughout the article by utilizing various rhetorical devices. She effectively persuades her audience through her emotionally charged words, her scholarly tone, and her cause-and-effect strategy, paired with the timely manner in which she published the article; however, …show more content…

She avoids jokes or sarcastic comments, but rather, she maintains focus. Her academic tone projects to the audience that she is knowledgeable and approaches her research with precision, thoroughness, and honesty. Not only did her scholarly tone enhance her credibility, but Ziegler also showcased her deep understanding of the legal and historical context of abortion laws. She accomplishes this by explaining the distinct consequences that could potentially occur if abortion laws ever become manipulated. Ziegler’s discussion of the anti-abortion movement, the 1873 Comstock Act, Project 2025, and the drug mifepristone effectively demonstrates the extensive research she has completed. However, Ziegler failed to mention her own background. Readers will need to conduct their own research to discover that Ziegler is a law professor and an expert on the politics of reproduction. She would have benefited from including this information in the introduction of her article. By doing so, Ziegler would have assured her readers that she was a reliable source. Although Ziegler could have enhanced her article by presenting her background information, her knowledgeable tone and extensive research established her

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