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Jilly_in_VA

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11. Which was my point

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #10)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 09:40 AM

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and the point of the article. It doesn't SOLVE anything, it just eases the grind of that first year a bit. Uganda is doing the same thing and has found it helps new moms a great deal. The democratic socialist nations of western Europe do similar (especially Finland) with extended maternity (and paternity) leaves,
eased time off for parents of young children who are sick, etc. Not us, oh no! Just "tough it out", Americans!

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The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: 'We're not OK with our babies being born into poverty' [View all] Jilly_in_VA Monday OP

Yes, it's a great idea. Diamond_Dog Monday #1

Fantastic idea. OLDMDDEM Monday #2

All places that provide Basic Income and housing have better health outcomes and lower government costs. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Monday #3

OK - I "get" that $7,500 is a nice bonus if one is an expectant mom. Totally Tunsie Monday #4

Son't be such a Debbie Downer Jilly_in_VA Monday #5

It's a start for the first year, and then they're right back where they started Totally Tunsie Monday #6

You don't know that Jilly_in_VA Tuesday #7

I don't think Dr. Hanna expects this to solve poverty, only assist with post-natal care Torchlight Tuesday #9

. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #10

Which was my point Jilly_in_VA Tuesday #11

If the right truly wants more babies in this country... JCMach1 Tuesday #8