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Trisomy 21
Coverage of Trisomy 21 in the Nexus archive.
- Outcry over YouTuber's Down syndrome abortion proves Americans are 'repulsed by eugenics,' activist says
A YouTube star and his wife faced public backlash after deciding to abort their unborn child diagnosed with Down syndrome. Live Action founder Lila Rose argued the controversy reflects American opposition to eugenics, claiming the decision targeted 'innocent human life.'
- YouTuber sparks outrage after announcing he and wife terminated pregnancy over Down syndrome diagnosis
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife terminated a pregnancy after a Down syndrome diagnosis, sharing an emotional account of their decision. The announcement sparked public debate and criticism, with House Speaker Mike Johnson defending the inherent dignity of all individuals regardless of health conditions.