New NPG Publication Examines U.S. Immigration Policy Failures and Proposes a Path Forward - Negative Population Growth
Flawed strategies and the Growing Urgency for a National Conversation on Population Growth| Negative Population Growth
This ad appeared in the USA TODAY Veterans Affairs Special Edition in November 2025. The post NPG Salutes Our Nation’s Veterans appeared first on Negative Population Growth.| Negative Population Growth
I’M IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND* An NPG Commentary by Karen I. Shragg, Ed. D. The post New York State Profile appeared first on Negative Population Growth.| Negative Population Growth
Flawed strategies and the Growing Urgency for a National Conversation on Population Growth| Negative Population Growth
Biden’s immigration system was a mess; Trump's is no better, and neither path will bring us closer to a saner policy approach. The post Common Sense Immigration Policy in an Era of Theatrics appeared first on Negative Population Growth.| Negative Population Growth
The landscape of parenthood in the United States is shifting, with more adults either planning to have fewer children or opting out of parenthood altogether. Two Pew Research Center studies shed light on these trends, exploring the reasons behind these decisions and their broader implications.| Negative Population Growth
Embracing the Birth Dearth Part 2: The Right Stuff| Negative Population Growth
American citizens who listened to the wisdom of ZPG (Zero Population Growth) back in the 1970s may be wondering if their decision to have a small family, 0-2 children, actually contributed to the lowering of US population.| Negative Population Growth
Click here for a full listing of Forums available. NPG's Forum Series features original research and analysis on U.S. population issues and policy from some of the most prominent writers in the population field. This page features only our most recent Forum papers.| Negative Population Growth
Dr. Karen I. Shragg is an overpopulation activist, speaker, and author of the new book Move Upstream: A Call to Solve Overpopulation (Free Thought House Press, 2015). A naturalist and director of Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield, Minnesota, Dr. Shragg is also the author of many other titles including the Nature’s Yucky children’s book series.| Negative Population Growth
The stark divide between the proverbial ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ has been a feature in America since the founding of the nation. It’s a disparity that’s often garishly reflected by material goods – the number and size of homes, cars and many other items accrued through success or inherited by bloodline – but it’s a chasm that’s more accurately assessed through a metric of access; from educational and professional opportunities to medical and legal services.| Negative Population Growth
Governments worldwide have spent huge sums of money to persuade, compel, cajole, or even trick couples into producing more humans (for those same governments, of course). They’ve tried cash grants, huge tax deductions, generous maternal and paternal leave policies, flexible work arrangements, subsidized daycare, and more. They’ve also tried banning abortion, suppressing contraception use, and serving up public lectures on the virtues of “traditional” family structures. That hasn’t w...| Negative Population Growth
This paper examines the impact of the implementation of Trump 2.0 (his second term) on the environment.| Negative Population Growth
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NPG / November 12, 2024 / NPG Commentary| Negative Population Growth
NPG is proud to announce the release of its latest Forum paper, "Losing Population and Loving It," authored by Mark Cromer. This impactful publication explores the often-overlooked benefits of population decline in various communities across the United States.| Negative Population Growth
The recent study led by Professor Corey Bradshaw of Flinders University underscores that while empowering women in family planning is crucial, it alone can't prevent overpopulation. Other essential measures include improving child health, addressing food security, and working to reduce the effects of climate change.| Negative Population Growth
