Supreme Court Sides With Trump Administration on Ending Census Count Early
Our nation counts people because, in a democracy, people count. Everyone must matter for the system to work. The United States Census is a critical tool for determining political representation and funding at the federal, state, and municipal levels. An accurate count of the American population every 10 years allows adjustments to be made to […]
Where Is the Justice in Our Justice System?
The tragic murder of Breonna Taylor illuminates the gravest flaws in our law enforcement system. Black people and other people of color are victimized every single day by systemic racism, which is rooted in the white supremacy that has plagued our nation since its very founding. The system as it exists is guilty of failing […]
Statement Expressing Outrage About Reported Mass Hysterectomies Forced on ICE Detainees
The whistle-blower reports about mass hysterectomies from a Georgia immigration detention camp under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) appear to be the latest heinous example of Gestapo tactics employed by the Trump administration. There is a long, dark, ugly history during and long before this administration, in the name […]
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Commemorated every year since August 9, 1995, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples celebrates the 476 million Indigenous people living across 90 countries. The people of these 5,000 unique cultures make up less than 5% of the world’s population, but they account for 15% of the world’s poorest people on earth. (UN) COVID-19 is […]
Population Is a Hidden Factor in the News
A recent University of Washington study indicated that world population may peak sooner than most forecasts project, and at a lower level. Of course, all projections are suspect, including this one. The report triggered the usual round of comments from some quarters that population growth is an issue of the past. What rubbish! To understand […]
Sustainable Swaps That Sometimes Save Money
Sometimes the fight against climate change can feel overwhelming. The huge corporations that refuse to adapt can feel untouchable, and policy changes are happening too slowly. One small way to exert some control is to make everyday lifestyle changes that contribute to a more sustainable future. For me, making small changes in my home helped […]
On World Population Day, One Incredible Organization Working Toward Access to Family Planning for All: WINGS Guatemala
As part of Population Connection’s Summer Speaker Series, on July 9th we were delighted to be joined by two members of WINGS Guatemala’s Executive Team, Drs. Rodrigo Barillas (Executive Director) and Michelle Dubon (Medical Director), to discuss their organization’s vital work, along with the ways it has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Women’s International […]
Supreme Court Expands Employers Who Can Refuse to Cover Contraception in Health Plans
Earlier this week, we found out that employers’ religious beliefs are more important to the highest court in the country than individuals’ ability to manage their own reproductive health and lives. The Supreme Court decided, 7–2, in favor of allowing bosses and universities to omit contraception from their employee and student health insurance plans based […]
High Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa
The African continent is home to approximately 1.34 billion people, and that number is about to get much larger. Because of high fertility rates in many African countries, the continent has the highest rate of population growth in the world: 2.5% per year. Though fertility rates are high throughout the continent, they’re highest in the […]
COVID-19 Baby Boom or Bust? Or Both?
This spring, COVID-19 stay-at-home orders have meant that couples across the country—and the world—have spent months cooped up inside and looking for ways to pass the time. Soon enough, some were speculating that we could see a baby boom in nine months or so, similar to popular anecdotes of mini baby booms that have occurred […]
