Dossier
Olga Khazan
Coverage of Olga Khazan in the Nexus archive.
- Driven by progressive doomism, liberals are having fewer babies than conservative families
Data cited by The Atlantic indicates that self-identified conservatives have an average of 1.4 children, compared to 1.09 for liberals. Researchers suggest this divide may stem from differing priorities, noting that some groups may place greater emphasis on family versus career or creative pursuits. Furthermore, the Trump administration proposed financial incentives and signed an executive order expanding access to in vitro fertilization.