Vanessa Brown Calder

Vanessa Brown Calder, an expert in reproductive policy, dives into the heated debate surrounding in vitro fertilization and its ethical implications post-Dobbs decision. She critiques the endorsement of federal subsidies by political figures, arguing against the economic drawbacks and regressive impacts on income distribution. Discussions also explore the ethical dilemmas of embryo loss and the complexities of existing family policies. Calder emphasizes the need for reforms to genuinely support families striving for larger households in today's challenging environment.