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HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” Takes on Abortion

HBO’s Boardwalk Empire tackled abortion rights in a big way this season.

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At times it was even difficult to tell difference between the show, and current news.

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Whether you’ve watched it or are not a fan (yet), take a look at how Boardwalk Empire impressively took on women’s reproductive rights all season long.

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Did anybody else watch last night’s episode of Boardwalk Empire where they showed one of the characters admitting to a self-induced illegal abortion and then struggling to get birth control?

Were we the only ones who thought “Hmm…if Mitt Romney becomes president, could this become women’s reality again?”

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