A recent study published in American Politics Research sheds light on how “Not in My Backyard” (NIMBY) attitudes can influence people’s views on abortion access. While abortion policy is typically framed as a moral or rights-based issue, the study finds that even those who support abortion access may oppose it if the services are offered in their own neighborhood. NIMBY refers to the tendency of people to oppose developments or services in their local area, even when they support those initiatives in principle. While NIMBYism is typically associated with fears about property values or public s…