Part One: Matthew Hale, Dead British Judge v. Women's Rights

<p><em>{ Visit </em><a href="http://www.chainsawhistory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>ChainsawHistory.com</em></a><em> see full show notes and research links, get access to our full back catalog, check out our bonus content, and support the show with a paid subscription! }</em></p><p>In 2022 the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with their ruling on a case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, allowing states to pass severely restrictive anti-abortion laws. In the majority opinion Justice Alito referenced a 17th century jurist named Sir Matthew Hale no less than eight times.</p><p>Season Two of Chainsaw History begins with podcasting siblings Jamie and Bambi doing a deep-dive on Sir Matthew Hale, daring to ask the question of why the opinions of a guy who's been dead for nearly 350 in another country should have any bearing on the rights of anyone in the 21st century.</p><p>CW: In this episode we discuss challenging topics including sexual violence and abortion.</p><p>In this episode recommend people donate to <a href="https://www.rainn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RAINN</a> to help victims of sexual violence or help out at a <a href="https://www.domesticshelters.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local domestic violence shelter</a>. We also express support and solidarity with the <a href="https://defendtheatlantaforest.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta Forest Defenders</a> and encourage you to learn more and help stop Cop City.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Stop Cop City!</strong></p><p>The destruction of our forests and the militarization of our police is an issue of national concern. Please visit DefendTheAtlantaForest.org to learn more and stand in solidarity with the movement to defend the Weelaunee Forest in Atlanta.</p>