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America is worrying about fertility again. But it’s not really about families

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  • Sonya Borrero

  • Christine Dehlendorf

  • Rachel Logan

  • May 1, 2026

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    America's declining fertility rates reflect deep social and economic challenges, including unaffordable childcare and precarious healthcare access.

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    Concerns about fertility are rooted in power dynamics, focusing on who has children and under what conditions rather than solely on family support.

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    Historical reproductive policies have shifted from eugenics to family planning, often stigmatizing certain populations while promoting control over reproduction.

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    Current pronatalist agendas echo past anxieties about demographic change, linking increased fertility to national interests and racial narratives.

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    True reproductive autonomy requires economic opportunity and support for all families, rather than coercive policies that prioritize national strength.

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America is worrying about fertility again. But it’s not really about families

  • by Sonya Borrero, Christine Dehlendorf, Rachel Logan

  • May 1, 2026

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