TJ Madsen is among the founding members of the New Herald Tribune and chairs the editorial board. He worked for national syndicated newspapers in Newark, Philadelphia, and Baltimore before moving to the midwest.
March 6 , 2024
Cheyenne, Wyoming — Following the recent decision by the Alabama State Supreme Court, Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming has introduced a bill that aims to include extrauterine embryos in the U.S. Census. The proposal has sparked heated debates among lawmakers and citizens alike.
The bill seeks to amend the U.S. Census guidelines to recognize and count extrauterine embryos, which are classified as persons in several states. If passed, this would be a significant departure from the current practice, which only includes children born naturally within the womb.
"Thanks to our vibrant oil and gas industry, we have a relatively low rate of live births here in the great state of Wyoming," the senator said. "By counting the pre-born in our national census, the citizens of Wyoming will enjoy greater representation in Congress and qualify for greater federal aid."
Critics contend that the law would be unenforceable, but the bill includes a provision for a national registry. Women would be required to register with the state as soon as they become aware of their pregnancy.
The bill faces an uphill battle in Congress. Lawmakers will debate its merits, weighing the principles of representation, privacy, and practicality. Regardless of the outcome, Senator Barrasso's proposal has opened a crucial dialogue about family diversity and the evolving definition of parenthood.
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