Federal judges, not activists. Federal judges care little about mass opinion, but a great deal about elite opinion. Roe v. Wade had nothing to do with feminis

Federal judges, not activists. Federal judges care little about mass opinion, but a great deal about elite opinion. Roe v. Wade had nothing to do with feminism, and everything to do with the positions of the American Medical Association, the Mayo Clinic (formerly represented by Blackmun), and academic researchers at elite universities. Not a terribly important distinction if you’re pro-gay rights or pro-choice. But give credit where credit is due.