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US fertility rates fall again, and coronavirus could make it worse

May 21, 2020

The birth rate in the United States fell to a record low last year, with the fewest babies being born... Read more

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Californian families talk progressive but look traditional, study finds

Jan 15, 2020

By Matt Hadro

A new study says that while most Californians support the redefinition of marriage and the family, they choose intact marriages... Read more

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Scientists call for 'gradually reduced' population to fight climate change

Nov 5, 2019

By Matt Hadro

A letter warning of a “climate emergency” signed by more than 11,000 scientists calls for a “gradual reduction” in the... Read more

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Lowest-ever fertility rates have complicated causes, no easy solutions, experts say

May 16, 2019

By Ed Condon

Fertility rates in the United States have fallen to an all-time low, according to provisional figures released by the Centers... Read more

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attends 3rd Annual Women's Rally, January 19, 2019.

Should fears about climate come before kids?

Mar 5, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Recent discussion of millennial concerns began after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suggested that younger people might not have children because... Read more