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News in English (USA) / 08.04.2025 / 01:00

Growing Pronatalist Sentiment in America

A surge in pronatalist advocacy is evident as various stakeholders, including governments and influential figures like Elon Musk and JD Vance, urge Americans to have more children. This movement raises questions about the potential risks to reproductive freedoms and whether economic factors, such as affordable housing, could encourage larger families. Proponents believe support from the current administration may bolster their cause, as discussions intensify around the implications of a declining birth rate. The emergence of pronatalists, who advocate for increased childbirth, highlights a complex intersection of social policy and individual rights.
NPR, The Washington Post, Vox, BBC, Maine Public, Mother Jones, The Dispatch, Institute for Family Studies, KCRW