For the Public Good

This audiobook explores North Carolina's dark history of eugenics, detailing the coercive sterilizations of thousands of poor men and women between 1929 and 1974, many without their consent or compensation. It also recounts the state's later efforts to address this shameful chapter during a tense 2013 legislative session, highlighting the personal stories of victims and their ongoing fight for justice. Through compelling longform journalism, award-winning author Belle Boggs provides a powerful look into a troubling era of American history.