Poland’s government is targeting people for alleged abortion-related activities, intensifying a climate of fear that heightens risks for women and girls. The government’s dubious use of its powers to chase down alleged abortion-related activity threatens people’s rights to privacy, autonomy, and health, amongst others.
  • boogetyboo
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    10 months ago

    In this example the word ‘and’ could convey:

    • that the only parts of society affected are women and doctors (implies a finite list)
    • that the ‘and’ itself implies a ‘we thought it was just affecting women, but it also affects doctors too?! Who knew?!’

    The comma in this example provides a list effect, it’s naming two groups but not implying that they’re the only ones affected.