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Anti-abortion activist admits images may depict sugar glider joeys, not foetuses

28 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe has acknowledged that images she used to promote her views may actually depict sugar glider joeys rather than human foetuses. In a recent social media post, she stated that if the images are indeed misidentified, it 'doesn't actually matter.' Howe claimed to have been 'scammed' by…
The use of misleading images in the abortion debate is not new, and this incident reflects ongoing tensions between pro-choice and anti-abortion activists. The emotional weight of such imagery can be powerful, but it also risks alienating audiences when the truth comes to light.
Howe's concession raises important questions about the ethics of using potentially misleading imagery in advocacy. By downplaying the significance of the error, she may inadvertently undermine the credibility of her message.

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