Missouri Republicans' Gamble on Abortion Rights and Transphobia The November ballot in Missouri is shaping up to be a contentious one, with Republican leaders hoping to capitalize on voter fatigue and ideological divides to repeal the state's constitutional right to abortion.
At play here are fundamental reproductive rights and the limits of politicians' willingness to exploit public anxiety about social issues.
A key example of this tactic is Amendment 3, which bundles an abortion ban with restrictions on gender transition care for minors.