• NPG
• May 17, 2021
• NPG Commentary
• 0 Comments

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved birth-control pill, Enovid-10, 61 years ago, this month.

• NPG
• May 6, 2021
• NPG Commentary
• 0 Comments

Donald Wright Mann 1922-2021 It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of NPG founder and President, Donald W. Mann.  Don led NPG from its inception in 1972 until his death on May 1, 2021.  We will miss his witty sense of humor and his sage advice. Last year, NPG member and activist Alan Saly graciously wrote …

• NPG
• April 30, 2021
• NPG Commentary
• 0 Comments

In response to President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress, NPG releases the following statement:
As an organization devoted to the study of population size and growth, NPG takes particular interest in two themes from Biden’s presentation:  immigration reform and the additional child tax credits within the American Families Plan.  Both have serious implications for U.S. population growth.

• NPG
• April 29, 2021
• NPG Commentary
• 5 Comments

Slow Growth Is Still Growth 22 million new people in the U.S., according to 2020 Census report The U.S. Census Bureau released its first set of numbers from the 2020 Census on April 26, 2021.  As expected, the media portrayed this as a “population bust,” according to The New York Times and CNN explained it as “marking the country’s second …

• NPG
• April 27, 2021
• NPG Commentary
• 0 Comments

Study Finds Measurable Amounts of Contaminants in U.S. Tap Water How Much is Too Much When It Comes to Forever Chemicals in Our Water? Do you know what is in your tap water? Since Congress passed the Safe Drinking and Water Act in 1974, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established and enforced safety standards. A joint investigation by Guardian …

• NPG
• April 26, 2021
• NPG Commentary
• 0 Comments

April 27,2021 The Chesapeake Bay May See New Federal Park and Heritage Area Designations Will Maryland Protect the Chesapeake Bay with New Designations? The Chesapeake Bay is well-loved along the mid-Atlantic coast for its substantial natural beauty and array of recreational opportunities. It is also a significant economic resource for states connected by the watershed. Known to support more than …