Eugenics

Should We Right Past Wrongs?

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The North Carolina Eugenics program that ended in 1974 has been the subject of efforts by state officials to compensate victims for the forced sterilization that occurred here from 1929-1974. Former Governor Mike Easley formally apologized for the actions of state leaders from that time several years ago, but reparations efforts have so far failed. Some of the arguments in the reparations debate were that paying the victims will not right the wrong that had been done to them. Today, we'll discuss the ethics of reparation, and whether today's generation has an obligation to right the wrongs of previous generations.

Eugenics Compensation Facing Early Legislative Hurdles

Julie Rose — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:47:30 +0000

An effort to compensate living victims of North Carolina's now-defunct eugenics program is facing early opposition as lawmakers prepare to meet. Senate President Pro-Tem Phil Berger Wednesday said he doesn't support the plan as it was proposed last year and hasn't brought it up with his Republican colleagues.

NC Eugenics Victims, Advocates Wonder What Next?

Julie Rose — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:05:30 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/JR20120809.mp3

Eugenics Compensation Absent From State Budget

Tanner Latham — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:05:30 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/TL20120620.mp3

NC House OK's Pay For Eugenics Victims

Julie Rose — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:31:54 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/JR20120606.mp3

Update on Forced Sterilization in NC

Charlotte Talks — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:00:00 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/CT20120601.mp3

Lawmakers Advance Bill To Compensate NC Eugenics Victims

Julie Rose — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:31:54 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/JR20120517.mp3

Gov Recommends $10.3M To Compensate Eugenics Victims

Julie Rose — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/JR20120425.mp3

111 Eugenics Victims Found, Compensation Bill Ready Soon

Julie Rose — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/JR20120319a.mp3

Tillis Hosts Emotional Town Hall Meeting On Eugenics

Julie Rose — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

http://66.225.205.104/JR20120202.mp3