Aggressive marketing techniques and the popularization of “gifting” recreational ancestry tests has led more consumers than ever to the world...
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Pronatalism is an old idea with roots in eugenics and nationalism, that is now fashionable among far-right influencers and policymakers. They talk...
This is the 10th installment in the Legacies of Eugenics series, which features essays by leading thinkers devoted to exploring...
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NEW YORK — When future historians look back on the 21st century, one of the most iconic photos may be...