Republicans Not Rushing To Support More Aid For Parents After Fall Of Roe

Republicans applauded the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end the federal right to abortion, a change that will likely lead to more births and parental hardship. But that doesn’t mean the party is pushing for new policies to actually help these parents.

In recent years, Democrats have increasingly supported things like direct cash assistance or paid family leave. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last month – presaged by a leak in May – hasn’t brought more Republicans on board.

“I’m not sure government can fix that,”...