🏛️ Alabama’s embryo ruling

It’s Wednesday, February 21 — people are talking about Alabama’s embryo ruling, the return of big hair, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🏛️ Alabama’s embryo ruling

Alabama's Supreme Court classified fertilized embryos as children under state law, sparking a debate on IVF and reproductive rights.

🏛️ The Alabama Supreme Court released an opinion classifying frozen, fertilized embryos as a “child” under the state law. Vox said the ruling could make fertility treatments like IVF costly or illegal.

🏛️ You can read the ruling in full here.

🏛️ A World Op supported the move: Alabama's took a bold pro-life stance — Embryos are children, and they deserve protection.

🏛️ Hot Air also cheered: The IVF industry won't appreciate the ruling, but embryos are 100% human.

🏛️ But Slate slammed the ruling: The decision could spell the end of IVF and fertility care in Alabama — and impede people's ability to grow their family.

🏛️ And CNN agreed: Alabama's embryo ruling will affect family planning, and it could set the stage for the wider criminalization of abortion.

👩‍🦰 The return of big hair

The 80s big hair trend is back with a modern twist. Celebs and runways are loving the volume, though some warn of potential damage.

👩‍🦰 Vogue: 80s Big hair is back! Celebs like Miley Cyrus are embracing volume and texture on the red carpets.

👩‍🦰 And NYT agrees, celebrating the return of big hair as a symbol of power and style.

👩‍🦰 The Guardian is a fan, too: It's a feminist rebellion against the once-popular “clean girl aesthetic”.

👩‍🦰 Still, Shape had a warning for big hair lovers: Teasing your hair can damage your locks. If you want big hair, use safer volume-boosting tools.

Quick hits

🗳️ State officials are concerned as Congress hasn't provided funds needed for securing the upcoming presidential election.

🚜 Indian farmers' protest intensifies with police using tear gas; one dead as march to New Delhi continues.

🍔 Beyond Meat revamped its plant-based burger to be healthier, aiming to boost U.S. sales amid a decline.

⚖️ Julian Assange's last UK legal challenge to avoid extradition to the US for espionage charges is underway.

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