Our research so far has given us a basic layout of how influences like presidential statements and state political leanings can affect how individuals speak and interact in the abortion debate. We have focused on pro-life and pro-groups after Roe vs. Wade and the language they use for abortion but also for each other. Terms like “pro-abortion”, “anti-choice”, “unborn”, “late-term abortion” all have negative and/or emotional connotation and demonize the opposing group.  

Looking at a state’s political leaning, conservative or liberal, we can predict what the majority of individual’s think about certain topics. For example, if a state is a red state the individuals in that state are more likely to think conservatively on topics like abortion. The same goes for blue states. Our survey, which we decided to leave out due to bias, helped support this claim. Since Washington State is a blue state the survey answers should be primarily liberal, or pro-choice. They were. We choose not to use this in our project, due to it not being necessary to the bulk of our project.  

Overall, in our research pro-life groups have had the most influence in the sense of persuasiveness. From dominating the vocabulary used about abortion, to changing state legislation in modern times (Ex: Alabama), pro-life groups are making a mark on the 21st century. However, pro-choice has made strong points via protests. In our current political climate, we are about to see a power shift in the abortion climate due to states like Alabama making restrictive abortion laws with no exceptions. It seems like pro-life is gaining more power, while pro-choice groups are becoming more vocal with opposition. Only the future knows who will gain this power grab, but whatever group does they will become the most influential group in the  21st century.