The ethics of surrogacy: Children are not a transaction

Published May 8, 2026 6:46am ET | Updated May 8, 2026 6:46am ET



Reproductive issues have long been divided down the middle, separating the political Left and Right. Leftists promote messages of sex positivity and treat abortion as another part of women’s healthcare. Conversely, right-leaning voters share a more restrained approach to sexual ethics and unapologetically value unborn life. Rarely do women’s issues draw sustained advocacy from both sides of the aisle speaking with a shared voice. But as surrogacy becomes more common, the political Right and feminist left are finding common ground.

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