Part Two: Matthew Hale's Twisted Views on Women, Witchcraft, & Abortion

<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 Part Two we learn that Sir Matthew Hale had two women executed for witchcraft after a trial so famous it served as a model for Salem. And for our final surprise we learn that, despite Hale’s horrible legal opinions about the rights of women, he specifically writes that abortion is not a crime in English common law. Once we follow the footnotes anyone can see that Justice Alito <u>lied</u> about Hale’s position.</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>