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Conservative Women Turn on JD Vance for Attacking ‘Childless’ Democrats

As a woman who has consciously chosen not to have children, the recent comments by JD Vance attacking “childless” Democrats struck a personal chord. The underlying assumption that not having children somehow equates to a lack of stake in the future of our country is not only insulting but also profoundly misguided. The idea that only those who have biological children have a vested interest in the well-being of our nation is severely flawed.

Vance’s remarks not only disregard the countless reasons why individuals may not have children but also undermine the contributions and concerns of those without offspring. The notion that family status dictates one’s value or commitment to society is archaic and exclusionary.… Continue reading